(A) study on the Ceramics (Pottery) of Myrkhan Neolithic Site (East Khasi Hills District), Meghalaya Plateau, India

Abstract

The thesis entitled “A study on the Ceramics (Pottery) of Myrkhan Neolithic Site (East Khasi Hills District), Meghalaya Plateau, India” deals with the detailed study of the ceramic (pottery) assemblages recovered from the excavated site of “Myrkhan”. The study incorporates quantitative analysis of the morphological variations of the pottery fragments and the physiochemical and elemental analysis of the pottery fragments of Myrkhan. It is a site specific study that will try to understand the site formation process and the different cultural forms which developed there. Archaeological sites are windows into the past, preserving the material remains of ancient way of life. By studying these sites, we can unravel the rich tapestry of human heritage, safeguarding it for future generations. For the present study ceramic (pottery) assemblages have been chosen from the excavated area for its most important criteria of long durability and being one of the most informative artifact found in the archaeological sites to understand the site formation process and other related information on that region and the people living there. Another reason of selecting the site is the study area was excavated most recently and no prior work has been done on the ceramics found in the site to reveal any site information.