Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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About Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13)
Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Neolithic (regional) megalithic of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for necropolis 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 Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Neolithic (regional) megalithic of the Neolithic 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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13)
On the ground
Structures & features
27.0900° N · 76.1917° E · 188 m · 4 mapped features
- Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) Main Megalithic FeaturemegalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits27.0900° N · 76.1917° E
- Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) defining settlement or ritual space27.0899° N · 76.1917° E
- Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) ceremonial landscape27.0901° N · 76.1916° E
- Upper Rajasthan Necropolis Inner — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-13) Reservoir CisternhydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management27.0898° N · 76.1916° E