Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38)
Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38)
Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) at Khajuraho, India is a Medieval (regional) archaeological wonder of the Medieval tradition, built c. 800 CE for terrace 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 mattersNorthern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) at Khajuraho, India is a Medieval (regional) archaeological wonder of the Medieval tradition, built c. 800 CE f
Open questions
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. 800 CE
- Period
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38)
On the ground
Structures & features
24.8606° N · 79.6048° E · 317 m · 3 mapped features
Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
24.8606° N · 79.6049° ENorthern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) defining settlement or ritual space
24.8605° N · 79.6049° ENorthern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Northern Khajuraho Terrace A — Khajuraho (60-38) ceremonial landscape
24.8607° N · 79.6048° E