[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) › v2.c29.1076 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.1076 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.1076 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.1076](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29.1076) The pit circles are about 6 m to 18·5 m in diameter. The pits are either circular or oval on plan, about 2·4 to 3·6 m in diameter. The longer axis of the oval pits is e. to w. The periphery of the pits is approached by a short shallow ramp on the cist which is closed by a non-functional door slab or lime packing. A striking feature is that on the floor of the pit are found four stone slabs demarcating an oblong space 1·2 m by 90 cm, probably supporting the wooden posts of a bier, as suggested by the excavator. Pots and iron objects were placed on the floor, which was overlain by a layer of earth; over this were kept post-excarnate human skeletal remains. - [Previous: v2.c29.1075](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29.1075) - [Next: v2.c29.1077](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29.1077) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29.1076](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c29.1076) · Pramāṇa