ASI unearths around 4,000-year-old human settlement in Odisha
Suranjan Mishra
20 Feb 2026 16:07 IST
ASI unearths around 4,000-year-old human settlement in Odisha Photograph: (Image Courtesy: Archaeological Survey of India)
A significant archaeological discovery revealed that an organised village existed in Odisha nearly 3,500 to 4,000 years ago. The revelation comes from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) following excavations at Bharati Huda in Jalarpur village of Cuttack district, ASI sources said on Friday.
Excavation work uncovered remains of a well-structured rural settlement, including circular mud structures, traditional pottery, stone and bone tools, and traces of metal objects. Archaeologists also found evidence of rice and green gram cultivation, along with remains of animals and fish.
Further analysis suggests the settlement had a thriving economy based on agriculture, animal husbandry, hunting, and fishing. The findings offer valuable insights into early habitation systems and everyday lifestyles in prehistoric coastal Odisha.
Taking to its official ‘X’ handle, the ASI said, “Excavations at Bharati Huda, located in Jalarpur village of Cuttack, Odisha, have revealed the remains of an organised rural settlement dating to approximately 3,500-4,000 years before present.”
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