Situated 205 kms from
the city of Bikaner, is the small town of Kalibanga, which is
located in Hanumangarh district. The remnants of the pre-Harappan
and Harappan settlements have been found at this place. A site
of delight for the archaeology enthusiasts, its Archaeology date
back to the Harappan and pre-Harappan times.
Archaeology at Kalibanga reveal that Rajasthan had been an important
centre of the ceramic industry. The paintings on the ancient pottery
from Kalibanga bear close affinity and resemblance with the Harappan
designs. The contemporary potters of Rajasthan were fully aware
of the Indus Valley ceramic handicrafts and industry
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