Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
Chirand — Bihar Neolithic Site
Neolithic-Chalcolithic (2500–1400 BCE)·Chirand culture·🇮🇳 Bihar, Saran, India
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About Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
Chirand — Bihar Neolithic in Bihar, Saran, India is a Neolithic-Chalcolithic (2500–1400 BCE) tell attributed to Chirand culture culture. Indian Archaeological Survey and Deccan College excavations reveal stratified deposits with ceramics and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and monastic or settlement features. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Chirand culture site illustrating Neolithic-Chalcolithic (2500–1400 BCE) tell traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Chirand culture
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2500 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic-Chalcolithic (2500–1400 BCE)
- Culture
- Chirand culture
- Purpose
- Neolithic mound 9 m with bone tools and rice
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2500 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
25.7422° N · 84.8222° E · 27 m · 3 mapped features
Chirand — Bihar Neolithic — Principal Feature
structurePrimary tell feature at Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
25.7430° N · 84.8230° EChirand — Bihar Neolithic — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
25.7415° N · 84.8216° EChirand — Bihar Neolithic — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Chirand — Bihar Neolithic
25.7433° N · 84.8212° E