Lying on the northern bank of the lost Sarasvati, the ancient site at Banawali is spread over an area of about 400 sq metres with a height of about 9-10 m above the surrounding ground level. The excavations at this site have yielded the remains of Pre, intermediate, mature and post-Harappan cultures.
In view of its archaeological and historical importance it was declared protected as an archaeological site of national importance vide notification no. S.O. No.18 dated 02.01.1982.