Watgal
Watgal also spelled as Vatagal is a village near Kavital in the Manvi taluk of Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Watgal is the location of a pre-historic period site. Baswanna Tempal Neolithic grey ware of Brahmagiri fabric and Jorwe fabric has been excavated in the village.[1] Watgal is lies between Kavital and Lingasugur.
Watgal
Vatagal | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Watgal  Watgal | |
| Coordinates: 16°6′9.66″N 76°45′12.03″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Raichur district |
| Taluk | Manvi |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,387 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 584120 |
| Area code | 584 120 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-36 |
Excavation
Excavation at Watgal was led by a collaborative team of archaeologists from the U.S. and the government of Karnataka. Surface studies and excavations produced black and red ware and pottery dating as far back as pre-historical times. Additionally, there were handmade red and grey wares, predominantly bowls and jars. Three burials were found, two infants and one adult. One infant was wrapped in a white fibrous material while the other was placed in two dull red wares. The adult had no associated artifacts.
References
- asi.ancientfuture.in/Publications/IAR/1988-89.pdf
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