Koldihwa
Koldihwa is an archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated in the valleys of Belan River near village Devghat. Along with Mahagara, it is one of the few Neolithic sites in Uttar Pradesh. Both are in district Prayagraj. Also, Koldihwa and Mahagara, both are on the opposite banks of Belan River. Both sites are earliest examples of rice cultivation Oryza sativa. It is also the site of the finding of horse bones.
Shown within Uttar Pradesh Koldihwa (India) | |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°54′N 82°2′E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Founded | 7000 BCE |
| Cultures | Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Iron Age |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1972–1976 |
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