Book

Kayatha excavation number 1967

Vikram UniversityUjjain, India • Published In 1967 • Pages:

By: Wakankar, Vishnu S..

Abstract
This is a detailed report on the excavations at Kayatha. Wakankar describes where the excavations were placed, a little about the stratigraphy, and the artifacts found (such as Chalcolithic house remains, copper tools, stone tools, ceramic pots, ceramic figurines, beads, and seals). A little bit about the diet of these people was also learn, partly because some houses burned and left evidence of wheat, rice and other foods. Wakankar was also interested in the origin and development of the Chalcolithic in central Indian and on the Harappan and Pre-Harappan influences on the people of Kayatha. These influcences can be seen in some of the ceramic designs (some of which look like Harappan writing), the terracotta bulls, and a pyramidal object. Wakankar also discusses the spread and movement of the different ceramic types and peoples among other known central Indian Chalcolithic sites.
Subjects
Identification
Prehistory
Cultural participation
Ornament
Ceramic technology
General tools
Utensils
Visual arts
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Central Indian Neolithic
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
1965-1966
Coverage Date
4100 BP-3300 BP (2100 B.C.-1300 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Kayatha, India
Notes
[By] V.S. Wakankar
LCSH
Neolithic Period--India