New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28)
New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) at Khajuraho, India is a Early Historic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for hilltop and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersNew Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) at Khajuraho, India is a Early Historic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Early Historic tradition, built c
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28)
On the ground
Structures & features
24.4632° N · 80.1602° E · 289 m · 3 mapped features
New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
24.4633° N · 80.1603° ENew Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) defining settlement or ritual space
24.4632° N · 80.1603° ENew Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Khajuraho Hilltop East — Khajuraho (60-28) ceremonial landscape
24.4634° N · 80.1602° E