Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14)
Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) at Khajuraho, India is a Classical (regional) temple complex of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 BCE for ridge 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 mattersOld Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) at Khajuraho, India is a Classical (regional) temple complex of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 BCE for ridge
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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. 800 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Ridge and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14)
On the ground
Structures & features
25.5557° N · 79.6578° E · 448 m · 3 mapped features
Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
25.5557° N · 79.6579° EOld Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) defining settlement or ritual space
25.5556° N · 79.6579° EOld Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Khajuraho Ridge East — Khajuraho (60-14) ceremonial landscape
25.5558° N · 79.6577° E