A Short Report on the Preliminary Investigation at the Site of Papamiya Ki Tekdi -a Palaeolithic Site in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra, India (original) (raw)

A Report on Excavations at Chandankheda (2009-10), Chandrapur District, Maharashtra

Explorations and excavations are a valid mean to attest or bring forth the historicity of archaeological remains at any site. When the initial explorations and related discoveries shed light on the archaeological potential of ancient site Chandankheda, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, the site was taken up for excavations and INTACH, Chandrapur Chapter during 2009-10. Present paper is a summation of results of excavations at Chandankheda. It explores the antiquity of habitation at the site and its gradual development across various periods.

An Archaeological Reconnaissance in Parengba Hill, Manipur, India

Heritage: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Archaeology, 2020

Presented in this paper are the details of an archaeological exploration carried out in 2019 in an unreported area known as Parengba hill in Manipur. Archaeologically, Northeast India stands out as a relatively unexplored region in India. A large portion of its hill landmass is unidentified of its archaeological significance. This paper is designed with twofold objectives. First, to present a new costeffective survey technique used in surveying one of the thick undergrowth and undulating hill terrain areas in the region. Second, to bring to light the unreported archaeological sites and remains so that they may have reuse value to the academicians and interested parties. Chief among the documented features consist of megaliths, a stone bridge, and early settlement areas. The datasets are then mapped to show their spatial configuration.

A Bibliography of Indian Archaeology (Prehistoric, Protohistoric and Early Historic Periods)

New Delhi: Archaeological Survey of India, 2011

The volume on A Bibliography of Indian Archaeology (Prehistoric, Protohistoric and Early Historic Periods) consists of 12,045 entries over 428 pages and published in 2011 by the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi. We have taken approximately 100 edited volumes, 500 annual/bi-annuals, quarterly journals and thousands of books into consideration for this work. It is indexed by author, country, region, people, geographical division, state, union territories, culture, culture area, cultural period, subject, mixed subject, site valley/basin and people. The volume is economical that can reach to the people who generally do not get a chance to see the original reference works. Here they can at least see the reference to the subject of their interest and then try to procure the same either by post or by coming to the cities for short period where living cost is unaffordable for a common men but original books are available.

Indian Archaeology 1984-85 A Review

I am happy to release Indian Archaeology 1984-35-A Review and place it in the hands of readers and scholars. The publication of the Review has been somewhat in arrears. With this volume the gap has been further reduced. I hope we would be soon able to catch up with the arrears and make the publication uptodate.

Preliminary Results of an Archaeological Survey in Makhel Village and Surrounding Areas in Manipur, Northeast India

Ancient Asia: Journal of the Society of South Asian Archaeology, 2023

The village of Makhel in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, is considered as the place of origin or a transit point during the migration of a few Naga communities. Colonial records, stone monuments, and oral stories collectively support the origin and migration narrative. However, a more systematic investigation of the archaeological remains has yet to be done in this area. In this paper, I present the results of an archaeological survey conducted in Makhel and surrounding areas, covering an area of approximately 36 kmĀ². The survey documented 313 stone monuments, comprising menhirs, fallen menhirs, slab graves, rectangle stone platforms, sacred stones, and a destroyed site. Mapping has revealed that they are concentrated in the habitation areas and the forest, particularly areas on the hilltop that are readily accessible, such as roadsides and footpaths. A detailed analysis of monuments shows the variability in size, indicating differential labour involvement during construction and choices of building monuments. The survey also revealed structural similarities of monuments in Makhel and other areas/villages in the Naga Hills, which will be useful for researchers engaging in the archaeological remains.