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# An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s21.1

An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s21.1

- **Language:** English

### [v1.c11.s21.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s21.1)

Copper/bronze saws having a row of sharp teeth at the cutting edge were among the cutting tools used by the Harappans. Found at Mohenjo-daro, Chanhu-daro and LOTHAL, they are small and straight-backed, resembling the Egyptian types and akin to the present-day iron saws. The ones from LOTHAL have a proper set of teeth. Of questionable identity, iron saws have been found in the 'Andhra' levels of BRAHMAGIRI and at the late historical site of RATNAGIRI.

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## Cites (3)

- [Mohenjo-daro](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.mohenjo-daro)
- [Lothal](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.lothal)
- [Chanhu-daro](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.chanhu-daro)

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