An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.t1.25

v1.c9.s14.t1.25

NAVDATOLI has revealed excellent evidence of both round and rectangular residential structures. The former measure about 3 m in diameter and the latter 3 m×2·2 m. The roofs were probably made of hay, branches and leaves and were supported on massive wooden posts, 22 cm in diameter, raised at regular intervals around the huts. The open spaces between the posts were provided with mud-plastered bamboo screens. The house floors were made up of silt, clay and river gravel, with the surface coated with lime. The huts were provided with one- or two-mouthed *chulhas* as well as storage jars and other earthern vessels.