Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34)
Neolithic (regional)·Neolithic·🇮🇳 Khajuraho, India
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About Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34)
Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) at Khajuraho, India is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic 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 mattersSouthern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) at Khajuraho, India is a Neolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Neolithic tradition, built c. 800 B
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
- Neolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Neolithic
- Purpose
- Citadel and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34)
On the ground
Structures & features
25.0340° N · 79.3993° E · 193 m · 4 mapped features
Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) Main Archaeological-Wonder Feature
archaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) – central citadel and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
25.0341° N · 79.3993° ESouthern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) defining settlement or ritual space
25.0340° N · 79.3993° ESouthern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) ceremonial landscape
25.0342° N · 79.3992° ESouthern Khajuraho Citadel II — Khajuraho (60-34) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
25.0339° N · 79.3992° E