Megaliths and Ethnoarchaeology
Studies of megalithic monuments, living megalithic traditions, and ethnoarchaeological research covering burial practices, bead-making, Mandana art, and traditional technologies.
The journal publishes studies on megalithic monuments across India and ethnoarchaeological research documenting living traditions that illuminate past practices.
Megalithic Studies
Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra (VOL-2-01)
Gajanan L. Katade’s study of head-gear and face ornaments of horses from the megalithic burials of Vidarbha.
Murhu Block, Khunti, Jharkhand (VOL-2-04)
Himanshu Shekhar and P.P. Joglekar documented megalithic monuments and provided an ethno-archaeological study of current megalithism among local tribals.
Living Megalithic Tradition, Munda Community, Odisha (VOL-4-01)
Subodha Mendaly examined the living tradition of megaliths among the Munda community of Bonaigarh subdivision, district Sundergarh, Odisha.
Wayanad, Kerala (VOL-7-01)
Locating megalithic burial sites in Sulthan Bathery taluk, Wayanad district, by Hasanath K.P.
Vangchhia, Mizoram (VOL-7-01)
Dr. Sujeet Nayan and Moirangthem Jackson Singh on menhirs and petroglyphs of Vangchhia.
Adhaura Region, Kaimur, Bihar (VOL-7-02)
Brij Mohan’s survey of megalithic sites found in the Adhaura region.
Ihala Kalawellā Ulpatha, Sri Lanka (VOL-3-03)
Dhanushka Kumara Jayaratne’s petrological analysis of cist burial sites in Anuradhapura district.
Rock Structures in Himalayan Highlands (VOL-8-01)
Kajal Devi and Tirtharaj Bhoi’s ethnographic analysis comparing rock structures with megaliths.
Paintings of Megalithic People near Chandragiri Fort, Tirumala (VOL-4-04)
Dr. T. Babji Reddy’s study.
Poompuhar Offshore Cairns (VOL-8-02)
Analysis of MBES data and detection of cairn features in the offshore region of the ancient port city of Poompuhar, Bay of Bengal.
Ethnoarchaeology
Bead Making in Khambhat, Gujarat (VOL-3-01)
Rajesh Kumar Meena’s ethno-archaeological study of stone bead production in present times, providing a glimpse into the working of ancient bead makers.
Mandana Art, Chambal Basin (VOL-9-03)
Dilip Kumar Kushwaha and Pooja’s ethno-archaeological investigation of the living tradition of Mandana wall and floor art, tracing links to prehistoric rock art.
Potters of Kuhibahal, Subarnapur, Odisha (VOL-7-02)
Bandita Biswal and Shisira Bania’s study of traditional pottery-making communities.
Baiga Agricultural Practices (VOL-7-03)
Meenu Devi’s ethno-archaeological study of the Baiga tribe with special reference to agricultural practices.
Pastoralism in Northwest Himalayas (VOL-6-04)
Ubaid Ahmad Dar’s ethno-archaeological perspective on pastoralism in the northwest Himalayas.
Megalithic Tradition among Ollo People (VOL-9-04)
Unveiling ancient traditions of the Ollo people: sacred stones and tattooing.
Nagaland Oral Tradition (VOL-10-01)
Understanding settlement and abandonment of ancestral sites through oral tradition in Nagaland.
