The Indian Stone Age is categorized into the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods based on geological age, the types and technologies of stone tools, and the subsistence patterns of the people.
The Palaeolithic period is further divided into three phases: Lower, Middle, and Upper Palaeolithic.
However, it's important to note that these time ranges can vary significantly between different archaeological sites.
Types of Tools:
(1) Early or Lower Palaeolithic (50,000 – 100,000 BC)
Sohanian Culture:
Acheulian Culture:
(2) Middle Palaeolithic (100,000 – 40,000 BC)
(3) Upper Palaeolithic (40,000 – 10,000 BC)
The distribution of Palaeolithic tools provides insights into the areas inhabited and traversed by hunter-gatherers, as well as their environmental conditions.
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Central India
South India
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Eastern India
A variety of animals, both indigenous and foreign, were present, including:
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