Mongalkote archaeological site

Mongalkote archaeological site is located in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Archeological excavations have revealed seven phases of cultural significance between 2000 BC to 1800 AD. After a detailed study of all the finds from this region, it has been possible to determine seven levels of human settlement. Period I represent the Chalcolithic era; Period II agricultural era; Period III is the Maurya-Sunga period; Period IV relates to the Kusana period; Period V is the Gupta era; And Periods VI and VI are the medieval period.