Bharatpur (archaeological site)
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Bharatpur is an archaeological site of Early village farming culture located in the Indian state of West Bengal. Construction of the settlement is believed to have started around 1735–1417 BC.[1]
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Location | Bharatpur, West Bengal, India |
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Coordinates | 23.4134°N 87.4578°E / 23.4134; 87.4578 |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Founded | 1735–1417 BCE |
Abandoned | 8th–9th centuries A.D. |
Cultures | Early village farming culture |
Events | not known |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruined |
Ownership | Public |
Public access | Yes |
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The prehistoric settlement at Bharatpur village was discovered in 1971 by the Eastern Circle of Archaeological Survey of India and the University of Burdwan. Excavations were carried out at Bharatpur in 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 and 1974–75.[2] Black and red pottery, terracotta objects and cut bone weapons were discovered during the excavations.[1]