Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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About Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40)
Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) temple complex of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for citadel 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 Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) temple complex of the Chalcolithic tradition, built
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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. 200 CE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40)
On the ground
Structures & features
27.0959° N · 75.3004° E · 298 m · 3 mapped features
Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
27.0959° N · 75.3004° EOld Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) defining settlement or ritual space
27.0958° N · 75.3004° EOld Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Rajasthan Citadel A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-40) ceremonial landscape
27.0960° N · 75.3003° E