New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31)
New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) at Khajuraho, India is a Iron Age (regional) archaeological wonder of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for mound 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 Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) at Khajuraho, India is a Iron Age (regional) archaeological wonder of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for mo
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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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Mound and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31)
On the ground
Structures & features
24.2517° N · 79.3722° E · 235 m · 4 mapped features
New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) – central mound and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
24.2518° N · 79.3722° ENew Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) defining settlement or ritual space
24.2517° N · 79.3723° ENew Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) ceremonial landscape
24.2519° N · 79.3721° ENew Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
24.2516° N · 79.3721° E