Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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About Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36)
Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Neolithic (regional) ancient village of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 1800 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 mattersWestern Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Neolithic (regional) ancient village of the Neolithic tradition, bui
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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
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Enclosure and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36)
On the ground
Structures & features
26.2771° N · 76.3714° E · 197 m · 4 mapped features
Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) – central enclosure and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
26.2772° N · 76.3714° EWestern Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) defining settlement or ritual space
26.2770° N · 76.3714° EWestern Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) ceremonial landscape
26.2772° N · 76.3713° EWestern Rajasthan Enclosure II — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-36) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
26.2770° N · 76.3713° E