JAM JARIA CAVE
19.050000,81.708300
Description
One out of five caves and thirty-four rock-shelters (Cooper, Z M in: Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1980-1981 / 1983: 31-32) comprising the –>Chirakot Caves (COOPER 1983). SITUATION: At an unspecified location somewhere near the top of an escarpment exposing sandstone and quartzite (COOPER, Z M 1983) about 16 km south of the Chitrakot (N19°11': E081°43') and in a certain Michanar area between 19°-19°6' N and 81°40'-81°45 E (Cooper, / M in: Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1980-1981 / 1983: 31-32). CAVE DESCRIPTION: The largest of the caves is approximately 30 sq m in area and the smallest 4 sq m. No habitational deposit was encountered (Cooper, Z M in: Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1980-1981 / 1983: 31-32).
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EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1980-1981: Zarine M. Cooper of the Department of Archaeology, Deccan College, Pune, carried out exploration in the area around Chitrakot Falls and village Michanar with a view (i) to obtaining specimens of plants used by the local tribals for food, fishing, medicinal use and construction and (ii) to finding out additional archaeological evidences for human occupation (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] (1980-1981 / 1983: 31-32).
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | CHITRAKOT CAVES (Cooper 1983) | ||
| 0.0 | MAERAR PAKNA CAVE 1 | ||
| 0.0 | DHODRA KONTA SHELTER 1 | ||
| 0.0 | MAERAR PAKNA CAVE 2 | ||
| 0.0 | MAERAR PAKNA CAVE 3 | ||
| 0.0 | MAERAR PAKNA CAVE 4 | ||
| 0.0 | MAERAR PAKNA SHELTERS | ||
| 0.0 | DHODRA KONTA SHELTER 2 | ||
| 0.0 | DHODRA KONTA SHELTER 3 |