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New light on the origin, settlement system and decline of the Jorwe Culture of the Deccan, India

South Asian studies5 (1) • Published In 1989 • Pages: 60-72

By: Shinde, Vasant.

Abstract
This is a reassessment of the Jorwe phase of the Deccan Chalcolithic in Maharashtra. The findings from several major sites are reviewed and compared.
Subjects
Identification
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural participation
Tillage
Settlement patterns
Housing
Community heads
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
South Indian Chalcolithic
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2017
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
3400-2700 BP
Coverage Place
Maharashtra, India
Notes
Vasant Shinde
Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-72)
LCCN
96657075
LCSH
Excavations (Archaeology)--India