Indian Journal Of Archaeology

The Siwalik Hills hold valuable clues to prehistoric human history. This study of Ghumarwin examines Paleolithic cores, flakes, raw materials and tool-making strategies to understand early hominin behaviour. 🪨 #Paleolithic #Geoarchaeology Link: ijarch.com/ija-vol-7-number-…

Rukhaegarh, Nalanda, preserves evidence of human-animal interactions across four cultural periods. P. P. Joglekar & Gautam Kumar Lama study 70 animal remains, including cattle, pig, blackbuck, turtle and fish. Link of the Article: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Kajal Devi & Dr. Tirtharaj Bhoi examine Ishtyari’s rock structures and megalithic features in Kishtwar, linking material remains with local beliefs, traditions and cultural practices through an ethnographic lens. Link of the Article: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

A valuable numismatic catalogue documents 659 gold coins at the State Museum, Lucknow, spanning the late 12th to early 20th century. With Sultanate, Mughal, Awadh, British and modern issues, it offers rich insights into India’s monetary history. Link: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Dr. Sudam Jhankar’s research documents 21 prehistoric sites in Odisha’s Khadga River Valley, highlighting lithic diversity, raw-material availability, and landscape use from the Pleistocene to the Holocene. Link of the Article: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Akbar’s Perso-Arabic seals were not merely administrative tools. Their calligraphy, inscriptions and distinctive designs expressed authority and identity, offering a fascinating glimpse into the political and cultural world of the Mughal court. Link: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Terracotta Collection of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Roohelkhand University, Panchal Museum Bareilly district Bareilly U.P. & Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly district Bareilly U.P. Link of the Article: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Some Observations on Nigohi Copper Hoard & Artistic Expressions of OCP Culture as Manifested on other Copper Hoard Antiquities Link of the Article: ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

The history of Assam’s Yogis reflects a remarkable transformation—from Shaiva-Shakta ascetics visiting Kamarupa and Kamakhya to a settled agricultural community, traced through history and archaeology. ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

The Baitarani Valley of Odisha is a remarkable storehouse of cultural heritage, where Buddhism, Jainism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism & Tantricism flourished. Its sculptures reflect the rich Kalinga School of Eastern India. Link of the Article ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Temple architecture evolved like a visual language—from Gupta restraint to medieval exuberance. Mathura traditions inspired ornate doorways, pillars, 3D ceilings, toranas, and diverse Nagara & Bhumija shikharas across North India. Link of the Article ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

Nindaur: An Ancient Crossroads of History, Trade & Civilization Hidden in the landscape of the Kaimur region, a remarkable archaeological site that tells the story of an ancient settlement situated between two great Mahajanapadas—Kashi and Pataliputra. ijarch.com/ija-vol-8-number-…

ijarch.com There are 19 Sultanate coins found from village Gangoh district Saharanpur U.P. Out of these 9 coins belong to Mohammad Shah Tughlaq, 2 coins belong to Bahlol Lodi and 8 coins are of Sikandar Shah Lodi. #Coins #History ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

A fascinating hoard of 170 ancient Ayodhya coins from Kanjadwa village, Shravasti, UP—featuring issues of Satyamitra, Ayumitra, Agnimitra & Indramitra. A valuable contribution to the numismatic history of ancient northern India. #Numismatics #Ayodhya ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

Exploring Mathura’s rich sculptural heritage: Vijay Kumar’s catalogue documents 354 stone sculptures at the Government Museum, spanning 1st century BCE–20th century CE, with 189 pieces from the 2nd century CE. #Mathura #ArtHistory ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

100 punch-marked coins from Alwar, Rajasthan, preserved at Shahjad Rai Research Institute, Baghpat, are studied by Vijay Kumar & Amit Rai Jain. 63 are classified, including 39 from Series VI.B. ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

Sun worship in the Sutlej Valley reveals a fascinating blend of North Indian and north-western styles. Karsog’s Surya sculptures preserve Kushan-like features—Scythian caps, armour, shoes and daggers—before evolving into Pratihara art. ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

Khambhaur Taal at Kalinjar Fort (Banda, U.P.) preserves a remarkable Shaiva heritage. From 5th–6th c. CE rock-cut monuments and Ekamukha Shivalingas to later inscriptions and sacred Shila Vata worship, it reflects over a millennium of history. Link: ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

A journey through 19 centuries of numismatic history! 🪙 This catalogue documents 237 gold coins preserved at the Allahabad Museum, Prayagraj, spanning the 1st–19th centuries A.D. and offering valuable insights into India's rich monetary heritage. ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…

New discoveries from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh! 🪨 Researchers identified 10 rock art sites, Mesolithic shelters, Iron Age megalithic burials, and historic caves, revealing remarkable cultural continuity and rich archaeological heritage. #RockArt #Archaeology ijarch.com/ija-vol-9-number-…