Early Historical Clay Cist Graves at Kalotuwawa (Sri Lanka)

https://doi.org/10.34780/e4rz-9rzm

Authors

  • Nimal Perera [Author]

Abstract

Two megalithic cist graves were exposed at Kalotuwawa (Sri Lanka). The cists showed traces of heavy burning and were filled with ashes, charcoal and a few calcinated human bones. Potsherds in the pits belonged to grave goods. The vessels were of Black-and-Red Ware and common Red/Brown Ware. Radiocarbon samples give a date of 135 ± 51 B. C.

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Keywords:

archaeology, megalithic, burials, cist graves, Black-and-Red Ware

Published

2023-08-29

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How to Cite

Perera, N. (2023) “Early Historical Clay Cist Graves at Kalotuwawa (Sri Lanka)”, Zeitschrift für Archäologie Außereuropäischer Kulturen, 3, pp. 65–70. doi:10.34780/e4rz-9rzm.