India

Chichali (archaeological site)

Chalcolithic and Early Historic site on the Narmada

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Chichali is an archaeological site located on the left bank of the Narmada River in India, 7 km west of village Nimrani on the Mumbai Agra Highway. The site was discovered in 1996-1997 by the Prehistory Branch of the Archaeological Survey of India, during the course of exploration headed by Shri S.B. Ota.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Site discovery

1996–1997

Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Burial and Funerary Structures

MegalithsCairn burialsNatural shallow bedrock depressions used as graves
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Artistic and Decorative Features

Anthropomorphic figurines (pottery, stone, ivory, bone)
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Villages
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Environmental and Natural Features

Riverbank locationDisintegrated bedrock depressions
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Country

India

Coordinates

22.13° N, 75.37° E