An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c30.107

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**Chandoli** (19°10′; 73°58′), Dt Pune, a Chalcolithic site in village Chandoli Khurd, 5 km e. of Manchar, on the right bank of the river Ghod, a perennial stream. The site was discovered in 1957 (*IAR 1957-8*, p. 67). The surface collection consisted of JORWE [11.11] and Malwa [11.10] wares, red/grey sherds and polished stone tools. Excavation was conducted by the Deccan College in 1960 with a view to knowing more about the upper Deccan Chalcolithic culture [4.14.6] and to augment the evidence of NASIK, JORWE and NEVASA. As the site has been very much disturbed by natural and human agencies a small area of about 60 m sq was available for digging. The 1·4 m thick habitational debris lies over the Black Soil [9.1] which in turn caps the yellow silt and is divided into two layers. Layer 1 is without any burnt clods, while layer 2 has such clods bearing bamboo matting impressions, indicating the wall material.