Fortress of Midfield Henge
Mississippian (800–1600 CE)·Mississippian·🇮🇳 Madhya Pradesh, India
About
About Fortress of Midfield Henge
Fortress of Midfield Henge in Madhya Pradesh, India is a Mississippian (800–1600 CE) fortress attributed to Mississippian culture. Systematically investigated through photogrammetry and coring, it presents a principal enclosure with hydraulic works. Construction employs cyclopean blocks and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Mississippian fortress with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Astronomical alignment and orientation
- 02Chronology and phasing of monuments
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
- 02Centralized storage and redistribution (Cunliffe)
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. 1029 CE
- Period
- Mississippian (800–1600 CE)
- Culture
- Mississippian
- Purpose
- Residential and craft production
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1029 CE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 1152 CE
Major enlargement and wall circuit added
c. 1410 CE
Peak occupation and regional prominence
1965
Scientific excavation and conservation
On the ground
Structures & features
22.5123° N · 76.9628° E · 2749 m · 3 mapped features
Reservoir/Cistern
petroglyphPrimary fortress at Fortress of Midfield Henge — ceremonial avenue
22.5132° N · 76.9622° ETemple Platform
rock artHydraulic feature — canal
22.5144° N · 76.9653° EAncillary Complex
granaryHydraulic feature — well
22.5108° N · 76.9639° E