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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

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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
  1. c. 1800 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31)

  2. 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 wonder

    Primary 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° E
  • New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) defining settlement or ritual space

    24.2517° N · 79.3723° E
  • New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) ceremonial landscape

    24.2519° N · 79.3721° E
  • New Khajuraho Mound A — Khajuraho (60-31) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    24.2516° N · 79.3721° E

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