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The Deccan Chalcolithic: a recent perspective

Man and environment19 (1-2) • Published In 1994 • Pages: 169-178

By: Shinde, Vasant.

Abstract
This is an overview of the Deccan Chalcolithic, covering the diagnostic characteristics of the phases, the possible role of Saurashtra Harappans in the introduction of certain technologies, and the cultural changes that occurred during the period.
Subjects
Culture summary
Diagnostic material attributes
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Visual arts
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
South Indian Chalcolithic
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2017
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
4000-2700 BP
Coverage Place
Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, India
Notes
Vasant Shinde
Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-178)
LCSH
Excavations (Archaeology)--India