Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Kalibanga


In the News (Sat 28 Nov 09)

  
  Timeless Kalibanga
The name Kalibanga itself does not say much but to a student of history it is immediately recognized as one of the important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization that flourished around 3000 to 5000 years BC.
On his walk through the fields towards the modern day town of Kalibanga, he would probably be startled by the tractors working the fields but he would be reassured to see the age old technique of farming with a pair of bulls in harness.
Kalibanga is at a distance of 661 km from Delhi, the national capital and the nearest railway station is at Bikaner, 205 km away.
www.indianvisit.com /unexplored/kalibanga.htm   (1013 words)

  
 Kalibanga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kalibanga is a town on the banks of river Ghaggar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.
According to archaeological evidence, Indus Valley culture existed at the site from the proto-Harappan age (3500 BC - 2500 BC) to the Harappan age (2500 BC - 1750 BC).
Kalibanga is known to be the earliest town in the history of India which was destroyed by earthquake.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kalibanga   (228 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: History of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Indus Civilization settlements spread as far south as Bombay, as far east as Delhi, as far west as the Iranian border, and as far north as the Himalayas.
Among the settlements were the major urban centres of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, as well as Dholavira, Ganweriwala, Lothal, Kalibanga and Rakhigarhi.
Kalibanga is a town in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan in India.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/History-of-India   (9989 words)

  
 Kalibanga City Guide, Archaeological Places in Rajasthan, Historical Archaeology of India, Indus Valley Civilization, ...
Situated 205 kms from the city of Bikaner, is the small town of Kalibanga, which is located in Hanumangarh district.
Archaeology at Kalibanga reveal that Rajasthan had been an important centre of the ceramic industry.
The paintings on the ancient pottery from Kalibanga bear close affinity and resemblance with the Harappan designs.
rajasthan.indiantravelportal.com /excavations/kalibanga.html   (220 words)

  
 kalibanga tour, travel package, kalibanga history, kalibanga traditions
Though not as big as its counterparts across the border in Pakistan, Kalibanga nevertheless became a major site to the IVC – a monument to Indian history and history of man. But then came years of neglect.
Excavation at Kalibanga show that structures were made of mud bricks – both baked and unbaked.
The resident potter in Kalibanga continues to carry on his tradition of making pots which are very similar in shape and design to the ones that have come down to us from the Indus Civilization.
www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/kalibanga.htm   (1149 words)

  
 Kalibanga - Bikaner - Tourist Places - Rajasthan City Guide
Kalibanga is one of the major excavated sites of the Harappan civilisation.
Kalibanga is a major site of the IVC-a monument.
Due to years of negligence the precious evidence so painstakingly excavated has crumbled into unrecognizable rubble.
www.rajasthantravelguide.com /city/tourist_places/bikaner/kalibanga_bikaner.html   (133 words)

  
 Indus Valley Civilization - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
To date, over 1,052 cities and settlements have been found, mainly in the general region of the Hakra-Ghaggar river and its tributaries.
Among the settlements were the major urban centers of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, as well as Dholavira, Ganweriwala, Kalibanga, Lothal, and Rakhigarhi.
Additionally, there is some disputed evidence indicative of another large river, now long dried up, running parallel and to the east of the Indus.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indus_Valley_Civilisation   (3586 words)

  
 Excavations in Rajasthan, Archaeological Excavation of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Archaeology, Archaeological Tours in ...
Kalibanga and Akal Wood Fossil Park are two such places that attracts them most.
Kalibanga: The small town of Kalibanga is located in Hanumangarh district and lies 205-km away from Bikaner.
The archaeological evidences found at Kalibanga shows that Rajasthan had once been an important centre of the ceramic industry as the paintings on the ancient pottery found at this place bears close resemblance to the Harappan designs.
www.rajasthan-tourism.org /archaeology/rajasthan-archaeology.html   (257 words)

  
 Kalibanga in India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Kalibanga is a small town situated on the left bank of Ghaggar River, about 205 km from Bikaner, in Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan.
Kalibanga houses immense treasure of the past and is of great interest especially to archaeology enthusiasts.
The paintings on the ancient pottery of Kalibanga resemble the Harappan designs.
www.india9.com /i9show/27254.htm   (71 words)

  
 IndianNGOs.com - A Professional Research and Networking Organisation
The remains found at Kalibanga [Pilibanga] in 1951 reveal that this area was a part of nearly 5000 years old "INDUS VALLEY" civilization.
Besides Kalibanga, more than 100 other places are also there in the district where evidences of this old civilization have been found.
In year 1805, emperor Soorat Singh of Bikaner captured BHATNER after defeating Bhatis and as the day of his victory was Tuesday (known as the day of god "Hanuman"), he named BHATNER as "HANUMANGARH".
www.indianngos.com /districts/hanumangarh.htm   (265 words)

  
 Tourism in Kalibanga, Kalibanga Tourism India, Tourism of Kalibanga, Kalibanga India Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Tourism in Kalibanga, Kalibanga Tourism India, Tourism of Kalibanga, Kalibanga India Tourism
Mexicohunts.net offers complete information on tourism in Kalibanga, Kalibanga is one of the main tourism destinations in India.
We offer excellent accommodation facilities in and around Kalibanga.
www.mexicohunts.net /kalibanga.shtml   (902 words)

  
 Rediff On The NeT: Pune archaeologists hope the Saraswati will unlock mysteries of the past
For one, the Rig Veda mentions flourishing townships on the banks the Saraswati that are characterised by strong fortifications.
Excavations at Kalibanga, which is also located in Hanumangad district of Rajasthan, have unearthed a number of altars, which go to show that the Rig Veda-Harappan-Saraswati connection is indeed very deep.
Archaeologists had not made any systematic efforts towards identifying the actual cultural sequence of the Saraswati in the past because of which the identity of the people who inhabited its banks has remained a subject of controversy, says Dr Shinde.
www.rediff.com /news/1998/apr/29rigved.htm   (543 words)

  
 Bikaner Tourism Guide, Bikaner India Tourism, Bikaner Tourism in Bikaner India, Tourism in Bikaner in Rajasthan India, ...
One can easily spot a Blue Bull, Chinkara, Black Buck or flocks of Sand Grouse and Wild Boar living in the sanctuary.
Kalibanga: One of the major archaeology sites of the Harappan civilisation.
This place houses immense treasure of our past and is of particular interest to archaeology enthusiasts.
shubhyatra.com /rajasthan/bikaner.html   (903 words)

  
 India Architecture,Pre Historic Era Monuments,Historical Monuments of India,Harappan Civilization
The most prominent antecedents are the ones belonging to Harappa culture and worth checking out site for this is Kalibanga in Rajasthan.
Considered one of the three largest dinosaur sites in the world, Raivoli is worth a visit for those who are curious to know more about the pre-historic creature.
If you are interested in geology, visit the Wood Fossil Park that houses 180 million-year-old fossils that are the geological landmarks for the study of the Thar Desert.
www.indianmonumentsportal.com /indian-architecture/pre-historic-architecture.html   (285 words)

  
 UFO Area The Evidence for Ancient Atomic Warfare Part Two   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Yet, until 1920, all the "experts" agreed that the origins of the Indian civilisation should be placed within a few hundred years of Alexander the Great's expedition to the subcontinent in 327 BC.
Lothal, a former port city now miles from the ocean, was discovered in Gujarat, western India, just in the late 20th century.20 These discoveries have forced archaeologists to push back the dates for the origin of Indian civilisation by thousands of years--in line with what the Indians themselves have insisted all along.
After settling in the Deccan Plateau in northern India, they made their capital in the ancient city of Deccan, where the modern city of Nagpur stands today.
www.ufoarea.com /aas_childress_atomic2.html   (5465 words)

  
 Tourism in Kalibanga, Kalibanga Tourism India, Tourism of Kalibanga, Kalibanga India Tourism
Tourism-of-India.com offers complete information on tourism in Kalibanga, Kalibanga is one of the main tourism destinations in India.
Tourism-of-India.com provides complete information about tourism in Kalibanga.
Tourism-of-India.com offers various tour packages to make you visit to Kalibanga comfortable.
tourism-of-india.com /kalibanga.html   (902 words)

  
 CraftsWork-Beadwork   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The jewelry-clad figurine of the dancing girl found in the ruins of the ancient Harappan civilization is a testimony to this love.
Archeological excavations at the Kalibanga and Alwar sites have also revealed the use of ornaments in these ancient cultures.
Over the centuries, jewelry has been more than a mere accessory: it has been an important part of the Indian ensemble.
www.craftsbridge.com /craftsbridge/scripts/gotofacts?url=/information/craftswork/jewelry.htm   (830 words)

  
 West India Tourism, West India Travel, West India Tour, West India Trip
Western India can easily be considered as the most economically developed of all the regions in India today.
Travel wise, the states are home to some of the earliest monuments like Ajanta & Ellora caves, Harappan sites of Lothal and Kalibanga, and great Buddhist shrines like Karla and Amravati.
Beaches of Goa are second to none in the world and a hotspot for the international sun and sand seekers.
www.touristplacesinindia.com /west-india/about-west-india.html   (367 words)

  
 Rajasthan Heritage,Rajasthan Heritage Tour,Heritage of Rajasthan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rajasthan's history involves a collection of princely kingdoms where feudal traditions still carry on amidst their grand forts and palace hotels.
The northwest part of Rajasthan wasn’t a desert at the pre-historic times and tourists and archeologists can witness the affluence of the Harappan civilisation at Kalibanga, near Bikaner.
Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the desert land, which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture and among the must visit monuments of Rajasthan are the heritage havelis of Jaisalmer.
www.cultural-heritage-india.com /rajasthan-heritage   (711 words)

  
 Excavations in Rajasthan, Archaeological Excavations of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Archaeology, Archaeological Tours in ...
Click on the Categories on the Left for Specific Information on Rajasthan
The small town of Kalibanga is situated 205-kms from the city of Bikaner and has remnants of the Harappan and Pre-Harappan era, a delightful collection for any archeological enthusiast.
Welcome to the Jurassic Park of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Wood Fossil Park at Aakal, just 17-kms from Jaisalmer.
rajasthan.indiantravelportal.com /excavations   (133 words)

  
 Kalibanga,Kalibanga Rajasthan,Kalibanga Tour,Tourism in Kalibanga,Kalibanga Tourism India,Rajasthan Palace ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
» Home » Places to See » Kalibanga
How To Reach : Kalibanga is at a distance of 661 km from Delhi, the national capital and the nearest railway station is at Bikaner, 205 km away.
Jantar Mantar :: Kalibanga :: Lake Palace :: Nagaur Fair :: more places....
www.kapiltours.com /places-see/kalibanga.html   (479 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.