Table 1. Classification of the Harappan burials discovered in Rakhigarhi cemetery.
| Burial Type | Features | RGR 7.2 (A1 / A2) | RGR 7.3 (B1 / B2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Burial (n = 41) |
Typical (n = 34) |
Singular Supine inside Simple Pit |
BR 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 08, 09, 10A,10B, 11,12, 13,14,15,17A,17B, 18A, 18B, 20A,20B,20C,23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36 |
BR 01B, 03A, 03B, 04 |
| Atypical (n = 7) |
Brick-lined Grave |
BR 19, 22, 31, 33 | Nil | |
| Prone-Positioned | BR 33 | BR 01A, 02A1 | ||
| Multiple | Nil | BR 02A1, 02C1 | ||
| Secondary Burial (n = 5) |
Single | BR 21, 32B | Nil | |
| Multiple | Nil | BR 02A2, 02B,02C2 | ||
| Symbolic Burial (n = 6) |
Small pit (circular or square) |
BR 06, 16, 34 | Nil | |
| Pit Chamber | BR 05, 32A | BR 05 | ||
| Unused Pit Chamber (n = 1) |
Brick-lined Empty Chamber |
BR 30 | Nil | |
*N/A: Not Available.