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
- 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 CE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26)
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 complexPrimary 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° ELower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) defining settlement or ritual space
27.0077° N · 76.4643° ELower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Lower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) ceremonial landscape
27.0079° N · 76.4642° ELower Rajasthan Necropolis B — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-26) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
27.0076° N · 76.4642° E