Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar Site
Chalcolithic (2000–1000 BCE)·Chalcolithic·🇮🇳 Bihar, Vaishali, India
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About Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar in Bihar, Vaishali, India is a Chalcolithic (2000–1000 BCE) ancient village attributed to Chalcolithic culture. Indian Archaeological Survey and Deccan College excavations reveal stratified deposits with ceramics and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and monastic or settlement features. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Chalcolithic site illustrating Chalcolithic (2000–1000 BCE) ancient-village traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Chalcolithic
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
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. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (2000–1000 BCE)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Chalcolithic settlement with painted pottery
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
25.9022° N · 85.1222° E · 425 m · 3 mapped features
Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar — Principal Feature
structurePrimary ancient-village feature at Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
25.9030° N · 85.1230° EChechar Kutubpur — Bihar — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
25.9015° N · 85.1216° EChechar Kutubpur — Bihar — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Chechar Kutubpur — Bihar
25.9033° N · 85.1212° E