[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.c9.s14.t1.2 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.t1.2 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s14.t1.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c9.s14.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1.2) At none of the excavated sites has a primary Neolithic level preceding the Chalcolithic occupation been established, although a Neolithic phase was definitely in existence in this region \[4.6.4\]. The find of polished stone celts in the Chalcolithic context at BHARATPUR is however significant. Besides microliths, which had a long antecedent in this part of W. Bengal, lingered even along with iron. - [Previous: v1.c9.s14.t1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1.1) - [Next: v1.c9.s14.t1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1.3) - [Up: v1.c9.s14.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s14.t1.2) · Pramāṇa