[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c11.s27.2 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s27.2 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c11.s27.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c11.s27.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27.2) Terracotta cakes have been found in post-cremation urn-burials (Harappa), in the so-called 'fire-places' or 'fire-altars' (LOTHAL and KALIBANGAN) and as a soling material of roads and floors (KALIBANGAN). Thus, found in different contexts the objects are of enigmatic purpose, but those from fire-places might signify their ritualistic use. - [Previous: v1.c11.s27.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27.1) - [Next: v1.c11.s27.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27.3) - [Up: v1.c11.s27](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27) ## Linked texts (3) - [Harappā](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.harappa) - [Lothal](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.lothal) - [Kālībangan](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.kalibangan) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c11.s27.2) · Pramāṇa