Some important archaeological sites in India

Some important archaeological sites in India

Many sites were located near sources of water, such as rivers and lakes.

Bhimbetka (in present-day Madhya Pradesh).Some sites, known as habitation sites, are places where people lived. These include caves and rock shelters such as the one shown here. People chose these natural caves because they provided shelter from the rain, heat and wind. Natural caves and rock shelters are found in the Vindhyas and the Deccan plateau. These rock shelters are close to the Narmada valley.

Traces of ash have been found in Kurnool caves. This suggests that people were familiar with the use of fire.

A number of early Palaeolithic sites were found at Hungsi. At some sites, a large number of tools, used for all sorts of activities, were found. These were probably
habitation-cum factory sites.