Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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About Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19)
Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) ancient village of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE 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 mattersSouthern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) ancient village of the Chalcolithic tradit
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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. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19)
On the ground
Structures & features
26.2714° N · 76.0315° E · 276 m · 4 mapped features
- Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) Main Ancient-Village Featureancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits26.2715° N · 76.0315° E
- Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) defining settlement or ritual space26.2713° N · 76.0315° E
- Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) ceremonial landscape26.2715° N · 76.0314° E
- Southern Rajasthan Citadel North — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-19) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management26.2713° N · 76.0314° E