Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08)
Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) at Khajuraho, India is a Classical (regional) archaeological wonder of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 BCE for citadel 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 mattersGreat Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) at Khajuraho, India is a Classical (regional) archaeological wonder of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 BCE
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. 800 BCE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08)
On the ground
Structures & features
24.4217° N · 80.2961° E · 217 m · 3 mapped features
Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
24.4218° N · 80.2961° EGreat Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) defining settlement or ritual space
24.4217° N · 80.2962° EGreat Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Great Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-08) ceremonial landscape
24.4219° N · 80.2960° E