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Jodhpura, also called Ghartool Ghat, is a Chalcolithic (3500 BC - 1500 BC) archaeological mound site in Northern India. Jodhpura is located on the banks of the Sahibi River in Northeast Rajasthan, jaipur district. Discovery of the site was in 1970, with the first archaeological field season conducted in 1972-73. Jodhpura is part of a larger archaeological complex known as the Ganeshwar-Jodhpura Cultural Complex (GJCC) which is known for its copper mining, smelting, and distribution to contemporary cultures like the Indus Valley Civilisation. Calibrated dates of occupation range from 3309BC to 320BC, based off of radiocarbon samples.

Artifacts
Like other sites in the GJCC, Jodhpura contains evidence of ancient metalworking in the form of vitrified metal waste and pit style furnaces. In 1972-73 trench excavations conducted by Shri Vijai Kumar and Shri R. C. Agrawala yielded charcoal and pot sherds which were recorded as follows:
 * Period I: terra-cotta (ochre colored)
 * Period II: Black and red ware culture

Microlith s in the form of small terra-cotta and stone beads have also been observed in the archaeological record. Period I vessels were observed as being bowls, vases, and 'knobbed lid and dish-on-stand.' A thick slip coated most of the excavated pot sherds. The vessels were decorated with parallel lines, wavy lines, and triangular notches.
 * Period III: Painted Grey Ware culture.
 * Period IV: Northern Black Polished Ware
 * Period V: Sunga and Kushan (red ware) pottery

Period II was evidenced by black and red ware bowls and dishes which are unique to other contemporary chacolithic cultures.

Period III marks the presence of painted grey ware, though black and red ware is still the predominant pottery style. Also found were iron implements, terra-cotta ghata-shaped beads, stone beads, and bone spikes.

Period IV is evidenced by the Northern Black Polished (N.B.P.) ware, and red ware. Also found were iron arrowheads, iron nails, shell bangles, and a terra-cotta bull figurine.

Period V showed Sunga and Kushan pottery styles in bowl, and lipped bowl with spout forms. Other artifacts found were pot sherds stamped with triratna and Swastika symbols. Also found were iron implements, a copper coin, and ghata-shaped beads.