About Archaeological Site Museum, Kalibangan
The Archaeological Site Museum at Kalibangan was established by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1985 to house artifacts from excavations conducted between 1961 and 1969. Located in Hanumangarh district, the museum displays Pre-Harappan and Harappan finds including terracotta toys, pottery, beads, copper tools, and painted potsherds. The site is notable for revealing the world's earliest ploughed field and unique fire altars from the Indus Valley Civilization.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore three galleries displaying artifacts from Early and Mature Harappan settlements. The museum showcases terracotta toys, pottery, beads, copper tools, painted potsherds, graffiti-marked vessels, Harappan seals, and skeletal remains from burial sites. The exhibits provide insights into Indus Valley urban planning, agriculture, and craftsmanship. The archaeological site itself features remains of a fortified citadel and lower town.
Key highlights
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Three galleries displaying Pre-Harappan and Harappan artifacts
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World's earliest attested ploughed field evidence
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Unique brick-made fire altars from Indus Valley Civilization
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Terracotta toys, pottery, beads, and copper tools
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Graffiti-marked vessels and Harappan seals