South Asian Archaeology 1973

"This collection of papers has been brought together in recognition of the lifelong contribution of Walter A. Fairservis to South Asian archaeology"--Dedication.

Collects Papers Presented At The First International Conference Of South Asian Archaeologists At Cambridge. Coverage Ranges From The Early Stone Age To Bangali Temple Terracottas Of The Nineteenth Century. 150 Photographs And Line Drawings, Enhance The Value Of The Book. Covers India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan And Sri Lanka.

This book synthesises the archaeology of South Asia from the Neolithic period (c.6500 BCE) to the third century BCE.