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Prakash 1955: a Chalcolithic site in the Tapti Valley
Ancient India • 20-21 • Published In 1967 • Pages: 4-167
By: Thapar, B. K..
Abstract
The strata in an enormous trench excavated through the site of Prakash are divided into Periods I-IV. Period I dates to the Chalcolithic; a weathered surface and a six-hundred year hiatus in occupation mark the end of the component. The finds from all four strata are described in detail. In addition, there is analysis of the carbonized plant remains.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2018
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2017
- Field Date
- February-April 1955
- Coverage Date
- 3700-900 BP
- Coverage Place
- Prakash (Prakasha), Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, India
- Notes
- By B.K. Thapar
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 50056060
- LCSH
- Excavations (Archaeology)--India