| Baror | |
| Map Type: | India Rajasthan#India |
| Map Size: | 250 |
| Location: | Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan, India |
| Type: | Archaeological site |
| Part Of: | Indus Valley civilization |
| Area: | 200 × 150 m |
| Height: | 11 m |
| Excavations: | 2003–2004, 2006–2007 |
| Archaeologists: | Luigi Pio Tessitori, Amlanand Ghosh |
Baror 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]
It is located in the south part of Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan, about 13 km northeast of Anupgarh, near the Pakistan border. It is situated about 100 km southwest of Kalibangan, in the dry bed of Ghaggar river.
The mound of Baror measures about 200 × 150 m and rises to a height of 11 m from its surrounding plain.[2]
| Discovered by | Luigi Pio Tessitori, Italian Indologist in 1916-17 | |
| Post-Independence Survey | Amlānand Ghosh, Ex. Director General, Archaeological Survey of India |
In 2003–04, the Indian archaeological survey started excavation under Sarasvati Heritage Project. A 400×300 square area was selected for excavation.
In 2006–07, houses constructed with tiles, as well roads were discovered.
The archeologists have found pottery of Pre Harappan and Harappan period.
A three-fold cultural sequence was established,
Ceramics were made on wheel; they were red coloured and devoid of any painting. The fabric is coarse to medium, and made out of well-levigated clay. Storage jars, and miniature pots were found, as well as a few sherds of grey colour.[3]
The remains of the Hakra period ware were found here at the lowest levels.[4]
The remains of mud brick houses were exposed. They were oriented north south along roads
The circular and triangular terracotta cakes, sling balls with pinched decoration, circular beads and spacer, terracotta, faience and shell bangles, were also found.
Other discoveries include,