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Piklihal, India

By K. Kris Hirst, About.com

Definition: The archaeological site of Piklihal is a neolithic period site in Raichur District, India. Excavated by F.R. and Bridget Allchin in the 1960s, the site was occupied between the late third and early second millennium BC, and has evidence of domesticated cattle, as well as sheep, goats, turtles, and shellfish.

This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.

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