Practice Questions

Mehrgarh has the oldest evidence of the Neolithic Era, It is located in Pakistan. It is seen as a precursor of Indus valley civilization. Remains of Human figurines, Pottery, Burials, and Metallurgy have been found here.

Which of the following places presents the oldest evidence of Neolithic Era?

In the ancient period South Indian regions were generally known as Tamilakam. Kerala was a part of Tamilakam during that period.The practice of burying the remains of the deceased by placing them it in a big urn prevailed in ancient Tamilakam, known as urn burials (nannangadi).In some areas big stones were placed above such urn burials.Stone circle, dolmen, cist, rock chamber, thoppikkallu (tomb stone), kudakkallu (umbrella stone), sarcophagus, menhir, etc. Were remarkable among them.They are known as the megalithic monuments and the period when they were constructed is known as the megalithic period.The megalithic monuments, ancient Tamil songs, coins, travelogues, and a few Tamil inscriptions are the major sources of information on the history of ancient Tamilakam.Different types of iron tools have been discovered from these megalithic monuments. Hence, this period is known as Iron Age in the South Indian history. Besides iron tools, clay pots, beads, Roman coins etc. Were also discovered.Black and red wares were used in that period.Kodumanal, Alagarai, Thirukambaliyoor, Pazhani, Adichanellur, Cheramanangad, Marayoor, michipoyil are the major places were megalithic monuments have been found.

Rock chamber and menhir constituted some of the most prominent examples of

The Mesolithic site of Bagor is situated in the state of Rajasthan, India.Bagor is an important archaeological site located near the Kothari region, in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. It is known for its evidence of Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) culture, where tools and artifacts such as microliths (small stone tools) have been found. The site provides valuable insights into the early human settlements, their tools, and their lifestyle during the Mesolithic period.

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