Stone Age Timeline Of India
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EXAMIVERSE
Chronological Overview
| Period | Time Span | Key Traits |
|---|---|---|
| Paleolithic | ~500,000 BCE – ~10,000 BCE | Core and flake tools, nomadic hunter-gatherers |
| Mesolithic | ~10,000 BCE – ~8,000 BCE | Microliths, semi-nomadic, early domestication |
| Neolithic | ~8,000 BCE – ~2,000 BCE | Polished tools, agriculture, permanent villages |
- The transition from Paleolithic to Neolithic reflects increasing control over environment and resources
- Regional variations exist in dating and cultural traits