Prehistoric Period Of India

Archaeological Discoveries & Cultural Insights

Numerous archaeological sites across India have provided deep insights into prehistoric life. Key sites include:

Important Sites

• Bhimbetka Caves (Madhya Pradesh):
  Known for its extensive rock shelters and cave paintings, this site offers evidence of early human art and daily life.

• Panchmari Sites (Maharashtra):
  These sites provide artifacts from Mesolithic hunter-gatherer communities and early tool-making practices.

• Mehrgarh (Regions of Balochistan/India):
  An early farming community with evidence of agriculture, pottery, and domestication.

• Chirand (Assam):
  This site shows early signs of village life and farming during the Neolithic period.

Discovery Table