article
Excavations at Balathal, Udaipur District, Rajasthan (1995-97), with special reference to Chalcolithic architecture
Man & environment • 22 (2) • Published In 1997 • Pages: 35-59
By: Misra, V. N., Shinde, Vasant, Mohanty, R. K., Pandey, Lalit, Kharahwal, Jeevan.
Abstract
Misra et al. continued field work at the site of Balathal with the discovery that the fortified enclosure in the center of the mound is Chalcolithic and not Iron Age as previously reported (see eHRAF document #3). They describe in detail the various architecture found at the site (walls of the fortification, dwellings, ovens, and pottery kilns). Also described are ceramics and the few other artifacts found during their excavations. The authors see an increase in the prosperity at the site around 2400 B.C. (Phase II) that they believe is due to contact between the people of Balathal and the Harappan of Gujarat. This contact is best seen in the change in architecture at this time.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2001
- Field Date
- 1995-1997
- Coverage Date
- 4800 BP-3500 BP (2800 B.C.-1500 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Balathal, Rajasthan, India
- Notes
- V. N. Misra, Vasant Shinde, R. K. Mohanty, Lalit Pandey, and Jeevan Kharahwal
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 58-59)
- LCCN
- 77912049
- LCSH
- Neolithic Period--India