Mehrgarh
Recovered oldest ceramics figures in South Asia
Mostly female, probably for the worship of Mother Goddess with cultic significance.
In Pakistan(Baluchistan)Kachchi plain, on banks of river Bolan(Presently between Pakistani cities of Quetta, Kalat, Sibi) #worshipseries🌱
Mehrgarh
Site discovered in 1974 by French archaeologist- "Jean Francoise Jarrige and Catherine Jarrige."
Excavation continued from 1974, 1986, 1997 to 2000.
Vast span of continuous cultural periods from aceramic neolithic to early Harappan settlement. #worshipseries🌱
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Baghor I
Earliest evidence of probable shrine to the Goddess/Female/Shakti principle.
Dated to Late Upper Palaeolithic Context ca. 9000-8000 BCE.
Located in the Son valley, near the base of the Kaimur escarpment, Dist. Siddhi, Madhya Pradesh. #worshipseries🌱
Baghor I
Excavated jointly by University of Allahabad and University of California in 1980 and 1982 (two seasons) Under the supervision of D. Mandal, J. N. Pal, J. M. Kenoyer.
During final days of 1982 season, circular concentration of sandstone rubble found. #worshipseries🌱