Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36)
Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) at Khajuraho, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for temple 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 mattersRoyal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) at Khajuraho, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c
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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Temple and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36)
On the ground
Structures & features
25.5179° N · 79.6209° E · 357 m · 3 mapped features
Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) – central temple and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
25.5180° N · 79.6209° ERoyal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) defining settlement or ritual space
25.5178° N · 79.6209° ERoyal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Khajuraho Temple Central — Khajuraho (60-36) ceremonial landscape
25.5180° N · 79.6208° E