Wandalli is an ashmound positioned in the middle of a flat basin surrounded by hills. The photo shows the sweeping view that is afforded from the top of the mound. The fields around the site are regularly cultivated and the mound is threatened of destruction because its ash is used as fertiliser and the scoriaceous, vetrified slug is used to build walls. The fields around the site did not show much cultural material, however, few querns were observed as well as a grinding stone on the top and around the mound (see photo below). Wandalli is a very interesting ashmound as it has two clearly burnt layers (occupation?) that have been deposited before the ashmound build-up. These layers might held important information on pre-ashmound use of the site as well as much needed clues on the economy of these sites. In fact, one of the two burnt layers has charred macroremains (charred wood and seeds) and bucket flotation will be carried out at the site during the next field season. 

      The lower part of Wandalli south stratigraphic section showing the contact between the ashmound deposits (grey) and the underlying deposits with layers of carbonised material - see arrow (green vertical line of blackboard is 20 cm).

One of the two granite querns found laying on the surface of the ashmound. This one was near the fig tree (Ficus religiosa; pipal/peepul tree) growing on one side of the mound (see photo above).