book chapter

Neolithic culture of eastern India

Ramanand Vidya Bhawan • (16) • Published In 1988 • Pages: 23-57, 63-114 , plates

By: Verma, Atul Kumar.

Abstract
The major focus of this work is on the archaeological site of Chirand on the bank of the river Ghaghara, eleven kilometers east of the Saran district headquarters of Chapra, in Bihar, India. Verma describes in detail the various stone and bone tools and artifacts made by the Neolithic people of Chirand, including information on microliths, beads and pendants, terracotta figurines and miscellaneous objects, and pottery. Throughout the text the author makes frequent comparisons between the artifacts and technologies found at Chirand with other Neolithic cultures in India.
Subjects
Ornament
Bone, horn, and shell technology
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Weapons
General tools
tradition
Ganges Neolithic
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Notes
by Atul Kumar Verma
Includes bibliographical references (p. 98-102) and index
Only pages 23-57, 63-14, plates and figures are included
LCCN
90900570
LCSH
India--Antiquities