first interim report,1993-1999 Alam, Md. Shafiqul, editor creator Salles, Jean-François, editor text xx Dhaka Dept. of Archaeology 2001 9999 monographic und vi, 495 p.; 28 cm. This volume presents the first interim report (covering the years 1993–1999) of the joint French–Bangladeshi archaeological excavations at Mahasthangarh (ancient Pundranagara), one of the earliest urban centres in Bengal. It includes excavation reports on the Eastern Rampart Area, analyses of architecture, ceramics, terracotta objects, beads, inscriptions, environmental evidence, chronology, and the historical significance of the site, providing an important contribution to the archaeology of early historic Bangladesh. edited by Md. Shafiqul Alam and Jean-François Salles Archaeology -- Bangladesh Excavations -- Bangladesh 936.8 SAL 9843113136 250527 20260803120540.0