Chopani Mando
Location | Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Coordinates | 24°55′N 82°5′E / 24.917°N 82.083°E |
Type | Settlement |
Area | 1500 sq.m. |
History | |
Founded | 7000 BCE |
Cultures | Mesolithic, Neolithic |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 1967, 1977–1978 |
Archaeologists | G. R. Sharma |
Chopanimando is an important archaeological site, which indicates transition of humans from food gathering society to food production society. It is situated in
archaeologists. Circular and oval settlement with hearths, hand-made cord-impressed pottery, and microliths, chalcedony are found here during excavation.[2]
Excavation
It is located around 77 km from Prayagraj at Bank of Belan river. The site is spread in 1500 sq. m. The site was excavated in 1967 and 1977 by G.R Sharma. The excavation revealed Mesolithic and Neolithic settlement. Remains of pottery and rice have been found from 7000-6000 BCE.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 9788180695216.
- ISBN 9788131716779.