Baror
Baror (in Hindi and Rajasthani बरोर, in Punjabi ਬਰੋਰ ) is an archeological site in Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, India. It belongs with ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Pre Harappan and Harappan pottery has been found after excavation.[1]
Location
It is located in the south part of Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. It is situated on Anupgarh–Ramsinghpur road.
Discovery
The identity of Baror a pre-historic site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist (1887–1919) in 1916–17. After independence of India Amlānand Ghosh (Ex. Director General, Archaeological Survey of India, or ASI) did a detailed survey of this site. In 2003–04 The Indian archeological survey excavation branch-3 Patna started excavation under Sarasvati Heritage Project. A 400×300 square area was untaken for excavation. In 2006–07 houses constructed with tiles, roads and streets were discovered.
Excavation
The archeologists have found pottery of Pre Harappan and Harappan period. The circular and triangular terracotta cakes, sling balls with pinched decoration, circular beads and spacer, terracotta, faience and shell bangles, etc.
- 1. A skeleton of a human with ornaments has been found.
- 2. Two stones have been found which produce red-coloured liquid after rubbing with each other.
- 3. A 5 meter long and 3 meter clay oven also has been discovered.
- 4. A pitcher filled with 8000 pearls has been found here.