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Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26)

Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India

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About Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26)

Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Early Historic (regional) temple complex of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 800 CE 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 mattersLower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Early Historic (regional) temple complex of the Early Historic traditi

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Mysteries & theories

Mysteries

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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 CE
Period
Early Historic (regional)
Culture
Early Historic
Purpose
Necropolis and associated settlement
Excavation
Excavated
  1. c. 800 CE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26)

On the ground

Structures & features

27.0078° N · 76.4643° E · 297 m · 4 mapped features

  • Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Main Temple-Complex Feature

    temple complex

    Primary temple-complex feature at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

    27.0078° N · 76.4643° E
  • Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) defining settlement or ritual space

    27.0077° N · 76.4643° E
  • Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) ceremonial landscape

    27.0079° N · 76.4642° E
  • Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    27.0076° N · 76.4642° E

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