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Exploring the archaeology of Hinduism

World archaeology • 36 (3) • Published In 2004 • Pages: 313-325

By: Lahiri, Nayanjot, Bacus, Elisabeth A..

Abstract
This is an introduction to a journal issue devoted to the archaeology of Hinduism. It defines Hinduism and provides a brief overview of the Hindu religion and some of the possible, more ancient, elements of the religion in South and Southeast Asia. In addition to the broad geographic reach, the time period discussed ranges from 5000 to 1000 BP, not entirely relevant to the Vedic period in India and Pakistan.
Subjects
General character of religion
Religious experience
Religious denominations
Comparative evidence
tradition
Vedic
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Archaeologist
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2014
Field Date
Not applicable
Coverage Date
3900-1100 BP
Coverage Place
South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
Notes
Nayanjot Lahiri and Elisabeth A. Bacus
Includes bibliographical references (p. 323-324)
LCCN
75646489
LCSH
Indus civilization