Book

The first farmers of the Deccan

Ravish PublishersPune • Published In 1988 • Pages:

By: Dhavalikar, M. K. (Madhukar Keshav).

Abstract
This document provides an overview of the first farming communities, mainly in Maharashtra. The Early and Late Jorwe, Late Harappan, Malwa, and Savalda phases (or subtraditions) are described. Particular attention is given to settlements and settlement patterns, subsistence strategies, ceramics, the arts, and disposal of the dead.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
Diagnostic material attributes
Diet
Ceramic technology
Utensils
Production and supply
Visual arts
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
South Indian Chalcolithic
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
Book
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
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, India
Notes
M.K. Dhavalikar
Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77) and index
LCCN
89900738
LCSH
Copper age--India--Deccan
Economics, Prehistoric--India--Deccan
Social archaeology--India--Deccan
Deccan (India)--Antiquities
India--Antiquities