A Detailed Archaeological Dataset of Megalithic Complex at Vindhyan Highlands: A Case Study of Dantari Hill, India

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Authors: Dheeraj Sharma, Virag Gopal Sontakke, Prachi Virag Sontakke, Deepesh Singh
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Abstract

The dataset presents the physical and spatial features of the megalithic complex at Dantari Hill, Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India. It records funerary monuments (n = 482), microliths (n = 303), rock paintings (n = 119), and habitation sites (n = 3) identified through field surveys and GIS analysis. Physical attributes include monument types, dimensions, and preservation status, while spatial variables cover elevation, slope, density, proximity to water, and visibility. The dataset is available in Microsoft Excel, KML, chart, and GIS map formats. It offers significant reuse potential for comparative and interpretive studies of South Asian megalithic cultures.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Archaeological Research and Protection Archaeology and ancient environmental studies 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Open Archaeology Data
Publisher
Ubiquity Press, Ltd.
Volume
14
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN