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The origin and development of the Chalcolithic in central India

Indo-Pacific Prehistrory Association bulletin19 • Published In 2000 • Pages: 125-136

By: Shinde, Vasant.

Abstract
Shinde explores the origins and development of village life in central India with an emphasis on the excavations at the site of Balathal. Villages developed independently in central India, but '…later flourished due to the establishment of close contacts with the Harappans. The creation by the Chalcolithic people at Balathal of monumental and complex buildings, the presence of tan ware and Harappan-like copper objects, may all have been the result of such contact.' (page 134).
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Ceramic technology
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Utensils
Visual arts
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Central Indian Neolithic
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
4900 BP-3700 BP (2900 B.C.-1700 B.C.)
Coverage Place
central India
Notes
Vasant Shinde
Includes bibliographical references (p.134-136)
LCSH
Neolithic Period--India