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The Dawn of Civilization

All things must have a beginning, and so it was with the earth and the people who have lived on it for countless generations. Scientists who have studied the rock layers, or strata, of the earth’s outer crust believe the ..

Chalcolithic Age in India

What is meaning of a Chalcolithic site? Chalcolithic or Eneolithic period marks the use of the metals among which the Copper was first. Chalcolithic means use of copper and stone. Copper was probably the first metal used by humans and ..

Introduction to Prehistory

What is the difference between Prehistoric and Historic periods? Prehistoric period belongs to the time before the emergence of writing, while historic period is the period after this. Prehistory refers to the period for which no written records exist. When ..

Palaeolithic Age in India

Who coined the term Palaeolithic? The term Palaeolithic was coined by archaeologist John Lubbock in 1865. What are three stages of the Palaeolithic Period? Palaeolithic phase is also divided into three parts with their rough timelines as follows: Lower Palaeolithic ..