The study of human history is divided into distinct periods based on the availability of written records and the development of advanced civilizations. Prehistory, proto-history, and the historical...
This section provides brief state wise information on important Prehistoric sites of India with very important archaeological findings belong to Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods. Some of...
Paleolithic is most primitive and longest phase of stone age. Marked by nomadic hunter-gatherer humans, development of stone tools, controlled use of fire, and cave art. Paleolithic Age...
The Neolithic Age began around 10,000 BC and ended between 4,500 and 2,000 BC, depending on the region. Around 6000BC, the smelting of metals such as Copper began...
Here are some important hominin / Homo fossils from Prehistoric Period Ardi (Ardipithecus ramidus) Ardi is a fossil of Ardipithecus ramidus, a species that lived around 4.4 million...
The first evidence of stone tool use by hominins, dating back to 3.3 million years ago in Kenya and Ethiopia. These simple tools predate the Oldowan industry and...
Narmada Valley (Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat) Home to the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient rock paintings. It is one of the few sites where...
The term “prehistoric period” refers to the span of time before the development of written records. This period encompasses the early stages of human history, including the Palaeolithic,...
1. Who is known as the father of Indian Pre-History? Robert Bruce Foote (1834-1912) was a British geologist and archaeologist, known as father of India’s prehistory. While being...
Chalukyas of Badami First half of the sixth century marks the rise Chalukyas of Badami or Vatapi as a very strong power in Deccan. The Chalukyas seem to...
