Excavations at Dhalewan (1999-2000 & 2001-2002), Part I (Early Harappan and Harappan) Part II (Kushan and Gupta Periods)
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| Author: | Madhu Bala, Vishnu Kant with Contributions from K S Rana and A K Sharma |
| Binding: | Hardbound |
| Language: | English |
| Year: | 2018 |
| Pages: | xxv+714pp., 67 Colour and Black & White Figures, 11.50x9.00 Inch |
| Series/Volumes: | Memoirs of the Archaeological Survey of India No. 115 |
| Published On: | 25th April 2019 |
| Subject: | Art and Archaeology/Excavation and Inscriptions |
About the Book
The mounds at Dhalewan, is one of the bigger sites explored for Harappan remains in Mansa taluk. The excavations at Dhalewan produced ample evidence of structures, antiquities, pottery etc. of Harappan assemblage. The book includes reports on scientific studies of Harappan pottery, copper samples and animal bones. CONTENTS: Foreword. Preface. Part I: Early Harappan and Harappan: 1. Dhalewan: An Introduction. 2. Summary of results. 3. Chronology. 4. The cuttings. 5. The Pottery. 6. Seal and Sealings. 7. Terracotta Animal Figurines. 8. Transport. 9. Terracotta mustikas and cakes. 10. Bangles and rings. 11. Beads, spacers and pendants. 12. Weights. 13. Tools. 14. Other important findings. 15. Report on scientific studies of pottery and copper samples. 16. Animal bones from Dhalewan. Part II: Kushan and Gupta Periods: 17. Structures of early historical period. 18. The pottery. 19. Sealings. 20. Coins. 21. Human and Animal figurines. 22. Beads and pendants. 23. Metal objects. 24. Other important antiquities.