An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c35.123

v2.c35.123

**Hashmatpet**, Dt Hyderabad. Out of the 40 cairn circles [4.17.7] noticed here two labelled Megalith I and Megalith II were excavated. Both showed on plan a double circle of stones enclosing a rectangular structure of stones, with the longer axes oriented n.-s. Megalith I yielded a few sherds of red ware and an indeterminate object of iron. The pottery obtained from Megalith II was the usual Megalithic Black-and-red Ware [11.15.3] and all-black and red wares. Some of the forms included the familiar funnel-shaped lids, ring-stands, bowls and dishes. IAR 1970-1.