Definition: Neolithic archaeological site in Upper Pradesh state of northern India, dated between 4000-1200 BC. Koldihwa was an agricultural village of circular uts, with stone axes, bone and stone tools, pottery, and cattle pens; and early evidence of rice cultivation, found as impressions in ceramic vessels.

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