[3] Khatiya has received international attention in recent years due to archaeological finds pertaining to the Indus Valley Civilisation.

[6][7] In 2024, remains of a settlement were found in Padta Bet which is situated about 1.5 kms from Khatiya.

The burial structures, made from sandstone and shale, had boulders of basalt used as covering in some.

[10] The burial site at Juna Khatiya has yielded one intact male human skeleton plus other partly preserved skeletal remains including skull fragments, bones and teeth.

Many burial artifacts such as bangles, beads made of shell, ceramic vessels, bowls, dishes, pots, small pitchers, beakers, clay pots, water cups, bottles and jars were also unearthed.