Archaeological sources - Concepts - Chapter 5 Class 6 History - The Age of Vedas - History

Last updated at August 10, 2026 by Teachoo

Excavations at Hastinapur and Atranjikhera have yielded a type of pottery known as Painted Grey Ware.
Painted Grey Ware gets its name from the greyish-black paint that was applied to the surface of the pottery.
The pottery was made using a wheel and was fired at a high temperature to make it sturdy.
Painted Grey Ware was typically used for storing and serving food , and was often found in burial sites.
The pottery is d ecorated with geometric designs, floral patterns, and animal motifs , such as peacocks and deer.
Another type of pottery, Black - and - red Ware, has also been found from many places in the Ganga Valley.
Black and Red Ware gets its name from the color of the pottery. T he outside of the pottery is painted black, while the inside is painted red.
The pottery was made by hand and was fired at high temperatures to make it durable.
Black and Red Ware was used for cooking and serving food, and was often found in burial sites.
The pottery is decorated with various motifs, including geometric patterns, animals, and humans.
The pottery is important because it provides evidence of the rise of agricultural settlements and iron technology during the Iron Age.
These two types of Pottery tell us about the life of people who composed the Vedas. These people are generally referred to as the ‘Aryans’.

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