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Mesolithic is the period between the Upper Paleolithic and the Neolithic. The terms "Paleolithic" and "Neolithic" were introduced by John Lubbock in his work Pre-historic Times in 1865. The additional "Mesolithic" category was added as an intermediate category by Hodder Westropp in 1866. The Mesolithic Age, which means Middle Stone Age, was the second part of the Stone Age. This age is characterized by the use of Microliths (small bladed stone tools).
Important Facts related to the Mesolithic Age
1. In India, it spanned around 9,000 B.C. to 4,000 B.C. This age was a transitional phase between the Paleolithic Age and the Neolithic Age.
2. The people of this age lived on hunting, fishing, and food gathering initially but later on they also domesticated animals.
3. The characteristic tools of this age were Microliths.
4. The people of this age practised painting. The paintings depicted birds, animals, and human beings. A considerable number of painted rock shelters have been found in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh.
5. Mesolithic sites have been found in Rajasthan, south of the river Krishna, central and eastern parts of India, and also in southern Uttar Pradesh
6. Bagor in Rajasthan and Adamgarh in Madhya Pradesh are examples of Mesolithic sites in India.
Chronology of Mesolithic Age
1. In North/Western Europe, the Mesolithic lasted from 10,000 to 4,000 BC.
2. In Central Europe, it lasted from 10,000 to 5,500 BC.
3. In East Asia, it lasted from 10,000 to 6,000 BC.
4. In Southeast Europe, it lasted from 10,000 to 7,000 BC.
5. In the Middle East and elsewhere, it lasted from 10,000 to 8,000 BC.
6. In India, it spanned around 9000 B.C to 4000 B.C.