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

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

Open Access
|Feb 2026

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.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/joad.187 | Journal eISSN: 2049-1565
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 29, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 9, 2026
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Published on: Feb 20, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Dheeraj Sharma, Virag Gopal Sontakke, Prachi Virag Sontakke, Deepesh Singh, published by Ubiquity Press
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