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Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37)

Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇮🇳 Rajasthan, Jaipur, India

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About Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37)

Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 800 BCE for sanctuary 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 mattersOld Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) at Rajasthan, Jaipur, India is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c

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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 BCE
Period
Chalcolithic (regional)
Culture
Chalcolithic
Purpose
Sanctuary and associated settlement
Excavation
Excavation ongoing
  1. c. 800 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37)

On the ground

Structures & features

26.7572° N · 75.6672° E · 175 m · 4 mapped features

  • Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) Main Megalithic Feature

    megalithic

    Primary megalithic feature at Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

    26.7573° N · 75.6672° E
  • Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) defining settlement or ritual space

    26.7572° N · 75.6672° E
  • Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) ceremonial landscape

    26.7574° N · 75.6671° E
  • Old Rajasthan Sanctuary A — Rajasthan, Jaipur (54-37) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    26.7571° N · 75.6671° E

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