Mongalkote archaeological site
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LocationPurba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
TypeChalcolithic Settlement
PeriodsChalcolithic, agricultural era and medieval period.
| Location | Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 23°31′17″N 87°50′02″E / 23.5213994°N 87.833953°E |
| Type | Chalcolithic Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Chalcolithic, agricultural era and medieval period. |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | from 1986 to 1990 |
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.[1][2][3]