Barabar yard measurement standard discovered at site. Harry Falk identified measurement standard called 'Barabar yard' or 'Maurya yard' Average value approximately 85.4 cm Used to size and proportion all chambers
Researcher Harry Falk identified a standardized measurement unit at Barabar called the "Barabar yard," approximately 85.4 cm. All chambers were sized using this unit with 2:3 proportions (width:length), varying precisely by chamber.
Key Facts
- Harry Falk identified measurement standard called 'Barabar yard' or 'Maurya yard'
- Average value approximately 85.4 cm
- Used to size and proportion all chambers
- Chamber proportions designed using this unit
- Scan analysis confirms this standard varies precisely by chamber
Related site: Barabar Caves — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Barabar - The Archeological Site of the Future - Narrated by Jahannah James by Funny Olde World