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Bhirrana Period-IA Hakra Wares Culture
Radiocarbon dating at the Bhirrana site in Haryana indicates that the Harappan Civilisation could be over 8,000 years old. The findings are based on excavations along the paleo-channels of the Ghaggar river.
Bhirrana Archaeological Site:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Situated in Haryana along paleo channels of Ghaggar river |
| Excavated by | Excavated by Shri L S Rao |
| Chronology Evidence | Radiocarbon dating indicates possibility of Harappan Civilisation being over 8000 years old |
| Period IA | Hakra Wares Culture characterised by well plastered subterranean dwelling pits and ceramic assemblage |
| Period IB | Early Harappan phase with mud brick houses and pottery of six fabrics similar to Kalibanga I |
| Period IIA | Early Mature Harappan marked by transformation in city layout and mud brick fortification wall |
| Period IIB | Mature Harappan phase with steatite seals and standard Harappan antiquities |
| Antiquities | Beads of semi precious stones terracotta objects copper bangles and bone objects |