Banawali
Banawali (Devanagari: बन्वालि) is an archaeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization period in Fatehabad district, Haryana, about 120 km northeast of Kalibangan. Banawali is located 16 km from Fatehabad. This site was excavated by R.S. Bisht. The excavations revealed the following sequence of cultures[1]:
- Period I: Pre-Harappan (Kalibangan)
- Period IA: Pre-defence Phase
- Period IB: Defence Phase
- Period IC: Transitional Phase (Proto-Harappan)
- Period II: Mature Harappan
- Period III: Post-Harappan (Banwali-Bara)
The earlier bricks in Banawali had the "Kalibangan" ratio of 3:2:1, but later bricks had the ratio 4:2:1. One weight was found that weighted 87.855 grams, about 100 times 0.857 gram (a more common weight in Harappa). A touchstone bearing gold streaks was found, which was probably used for testing the purity of gold (a technique that is still being used).[2]
As is the practise, most of the finds have been reburied. However, a well of the Harappan era has been well preserved and stands as a testimony to the antiquity of the village.
It has been claimed that Banawali is the Ram Janmabhoomi, which has political implications.[3]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Joshi, M.C. (ed.) (1993). "Indian Archaeology - A Review, 1987-88". Archaeological Survey of India. pp. 23–7. http://www.asi.nic.in/nmma_reviews/Indian%20Archaeology%201987-88%20A%20Review.pdf. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ^ Lal 2002
- ^ http://www.rediff.com/news/1998/jul/06rama.htm
Over here many items of gold, silver etc. have been found but the most precious thing which has been found are coins. by this archaeologists know that over the system of coins had been started. the city was separated by a wall so that the rich and the poor could be divided. a unique object has been found over here which is made up of black terracotta.
[edit] References
- Lal, B.B. (2002) The Sarasvati flows on.
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