where did large number of palaeolithic sites were discovered .
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Here are some important facts about the Palaeolithic sites in India in different regions.
Kashmir Valley
Potwar region (pakistan)
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Godavari,
Tapti & Krishna River Regions
Maharashtra
Eastern India
South India
some of them are described below
Kashmir Valley
The Kashmir Valley is surrounded by Pir Panjal Hills on the South- West and the Himalayas on the north-east. A hand axe was discovered near Pahalgam in Kashmir on the River Lidder.
PalaePaleolithics are not found in large number in Kashmir because Kashmir was intensely cold during the glacial times.
Potwar Region (Pakistan)
The Potwar region (modern West Punjab & Pakistan) lies between Pir Panjal and the Salt Range. This area was experiencing tectonic movement and rivers Indus and Sohan originated in this process.
Sohan valley: The Sohan Valley yielded hand axes and choppers and the important sites which have yielded such tools are Adial, Balwal and Chauntra.
The banks of rivers Beas.
Rangange & Sirsa : Rangange and Sirsa have also yielded Palaeolithic tools.
Rajasthan
Luni (Rajasthan): The Luni river (Rajasthan) complex has many palaeolithic sites. The river Luni has its source in the Aravalis.
Chittorgarh (Gambhirs basin), Kota (Chambal basin), and Negarai (Berach basin) have yielded Palaeolithic tools.
Mewar : The Wagaon and Kadamali rivers in Mewar are rich in Middle Palaeolithic sites. A variety of scrapers. borers and points have been discovered in this area.
Gujarat
The rivers Sabarmati, Mahi and their tributaries (Gujarat) have yielded many Palaeolithic artifacts. Sabarmati rises in the Aravalis and flows into the Gulf of Cambay.
Middle Palaeolithic artifacts have been reported from Bhandarpur near Orsang Valley. The river Bhader in Saurashtra is rich in Palaeolithic assemblage and hand axes, cleavers. Chopping tools, points, borers and scrapers have been reported from its banks.
The Kutch area has produced many Palaeolithic tools like cleavers, Hand axes and choppers.
The Narbada River rises in the Maikal range and flows into the Gulf of Cambay. The Narbada terraces are rich in Palaeolithic sites. Many handaxes and cleavers have been reported.
Kashmir Valley
Potwar region (pakistan)
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Godavari,
Tapti & Krishna River Regions
Maharashtra
Eastern India
South India
some of them are described below
Kashmir Valley
The Kashmir Valley is surrounded by Pir Panjal Hills on the South- West and the Himalayas on the north-east. A hand axe was discovered near Pahalgam in Kashmir on the River Lidder.
PalaePaleolithics are not found in large number in Kashmir because Kashmir was intensely cold during the glacial times.
Potwar Region (Pakistan)
The Potwar region (modern West Punjab & Pakistan) lies between Pir Panjal and the Salt Range. This area was experiencing tectonic movement and rivers Indus and Sohan originated in this process.
Sohan valley: The Sohan Valley yielded hand axes and choppers and the important sites which have yielded such tools are Adial, Balwal and Chauntra.
The banks of rivers Beas.
Rangange & Sirsa : Rangange and Sirsa have also yielded Palaeolithic tools.
Rajasthan
Luni (Rajasthan): The Luni river (Rajasthan) complex has many palaeolithic sites. The river Luni has its source in the Aravalis.
Chittorgarh (Gambhirs basin), Kota (Chambal basin), and Negarai (Berach basin) have yielded Palaeolithic tools.
Mewar : The Wagaon and Kadamali rivers in Mewar are rich in Middle Palaeolithic sites. A variety of scrapers. borers and points have been discovered in this area.
Gujarat
The rivers Sabarmati, Mahi and their tributaries (Gujarat) have yielded many Palaeolithic artifacts. Sabarmati rises in the Aravalis and flows into the Gulf of Cambay.
Middle Palaeolithic artifacts have been reported from Bhandarpur near Orsang Valley. The river Bhader in Saurashtra is rich in Palaeolithic assemblage and hand axes, cleavers. Chopping tools, points, borers and scrapers have been reported from its banks.
The Kutch area has produced many Palaeolithic tools like cleavers, Hand axes and choppers.
The Narbada River rises in the Maikal range and flows into the Gulf of Cambay. The Narbada terraces are rich in Palaeolithic sites. Many handaxes and cleavers have been reported.
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