Author: Sanjeev Majupuria
Publicaiton: The Pioneer
Date: June 21, 2000
Archaeological experts
of Madhya Pradesh Government have discovered existence of a 4,000 year
old civilisation 60 kilometres from Bhopal in Gangakheri village of Berasia
block.
The civilisation which
dates back to the Chalcolithic period is contemporary of civilisations
that were found in Peetnagar (Khargone) and Sawanpur (Sehore).
This was disclosed to
The Pioneer by D K Mathur, Archaeological Officer with the Madhya Pradesh
Government, the archaeological excavations that began in Gangakheri near
Bah river in May this year have led to discovery of many antiquities said
D K Mathur.
Ladies in those times
used to do makeup. This was inferred following recovery of bone point and
antimony that are meant to do make up in eyes said Mr Mathur.
Replying to a question
he said precious and semi-precious beads in large number were also recovered
at the excavation site in Gangakheri.
Interestingly the experts
found that women used to love wearing ornaments not only of beads but also
of attractive stones. There in Gangakheri rare stones of low density and
opaque form were found. They are circular as well spherical in shape.
Humanbeings living near
Bhopal 4,000 years were vegetarians and non-vegetarians. This Mr Mathur
said was amply clear from recovery of sharp edged, blades of metamorphic
rocks. This is for the first time that such a finding has been made by
any archaeologist in close vicinity of the capital city of Bhopal.
Recovery of polished
earthen pots and terracotta bulls has thrown light on cultural activities
prevalent In the area at that time.
