Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04)
Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) at Khajuraho, India is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for enclosure 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 mattersUpper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) at Khajuraho, India is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 4
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
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04)
On the ground
Structures & features
25.0428° N · 80.2589° E · 206 m · 3 mapped features
- Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) Main Archaeological-Wonder Featurearchaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits25.0429° N · 80.2590° E
- Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) defining settlement or ritual space25.0428° N · 80.2590° E
- Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Upper Khajuraho Enclosure Central — Khajuraho (60-04) ceremonial landscape25.0430° N · 80.2589° E