An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s9.2
An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c21.s9.2
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A few copper pieces first appear in the pre-Harappa [4.8] levels of KALIBANGAN, though in Afghanistan and Pakistan the beginnings are earlier. But compared to 5th-4th millennium B.C dates for the beginning of copper metallurgy in Iran the dates in India are later by 1000 years or more.