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JournalRVIMJ
Volume / Issue3 / 5
Pages49–53
Published10 May 2026
Paper IDRVIMJ35M26008
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Abstract
Introductory Paragraph: In India, there is proof of human colonization at many cultural levels. One of these
called “Copper Hoard Culture,” in which several copper artifacts from many
archaeological sites have aroused the curiosity of archaeologists. These are referred to
as “Copper Hoard Tools” since the majority of these artifacts were found in hoards.
Such antiquities belong to non-Harappan culture which comes in proto-historic phase
of Ancient India.
The Central Himalayan region spans from the Terai region in a line from Dehradun
to Khatima-Tanakpur in the Nainital district in the south to the western Tibetan
boarder in the north. It also stretches from the Terai region in an east-west direction
from the western border of Nepal to the river Tonnes, a tributary of the Jamuna. The
excavations in these regions have brought to the light the settlements of many ancient
cultures viz; Harappans, Ochre Coloured Pottery, Copper Hoard, Painted Grey Ware
and Northern Black Polished Ware. The spread of ancient cultures throughout the
Central Himalayan areas suggests that they have discovered a means of survival that
allows them to continue living and exploring their respective domains.
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla (2026). Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(5), 49–53. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla. “Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 5, 2026, pp. 49–53. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla. “Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 5 (2026): 49–53. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla (2026) ‘Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas’, Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(5), pp. 49–53. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008.
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla, “Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas,” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 49–53, 2026. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008.
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla. Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2026;3(5):49–53. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008.
Prabhashini Shukla, essor Renu Shukla. Copper Hoard Sites of Central Himalayan
Region and Abutting Areas. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2026, 3 (5), 49–53. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i5008.
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