Mesolithic Age In India
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EXAMIVERSE
Key Features of the Mesolithic Age
- 📍 Time Period: ~10,000 BCE to ~8,000 BCE (varies regionally)
- 🛠️ Tool Innovations:
- Microliths (small, geometric tools often made from stone or bone)
- Composite tools fixed to wood or bone handles
- 🌾 Lifestyle:
- Semi-nomadic with seasonal camps
- Early domestication of animals
- Use of bows and arrows
- 🖌️ Art & Expression:
- Rock art depicting daily life, hunting scenes, and rituals