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Dihar
23.1264° N, 87.3553° E
About
Dihar is a village and an ancient archaeological site (approximately 4,700 years old) of great antiquarian importance brought into the limelight by Maniklal Sinha. Located in the Bishnupur subdivision of the Bankura district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Bishnupur and is near Dharapat.
Historical Timeline
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Hirapur mound dating
c. 2700 BCE
Saivite activity begins
13th–14th centuries CE
Twin temples recorded or repaired
1346 CE
2011 census recording
2011
Early village farming occupation
c. 2700–1500 BCE
Archaeological Features
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Miscellaneous Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Industrial and Craft Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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