A Detailed Archaeological Dataset of megalithic Complex at Vindhyan Highlands: A Case Study of Dantari Hill, India

A Detailed Archaeological Dataset of the Megalithic Complex at Vindhyan Highlands: A Case Study of Dantari Hill, India The dataset presents the physical and spatial characteristics of the megalithic complex at Dantari Hill, located in Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India. It documents funerary monuments (n = 482), microliths (n = 303), rock paintings (n = 119), and habitation sites (n = 3) identified through systematic field surveys and GIS-based spatial analysis. The dataset includes details of monument typology, dimensions, orientation, and preservation status, along with spatial variables such as elevation, slope, density, proximity to water sources, and visual catchment areas. Data are provided in multiple formats, including Microsoft Excel, KML, charts, and GIS maps. The dataset holds substantial potential for reuse in comparative and interpretive studies related to South Asian megalithic cultures, spatial organization, and landscape archaeology.