Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following ancient site is NOT situated in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Mehrgarh.Key Points
- Mehrgarh is not situated in India but in present-day Pakistan.
- Hunsgi is an ancient site located in the state of Karnataka, India, known for its Paleolithic and Neolithic stone tools and artifacts.
- Hallur is an archaeological site located in the state of Karnataka, India, known for its megalithic burials and artifacts from the Iron Age.
- Inamgaon is an ancient site located in the state of Maharashtra, India, known for its Chalcolithic and Bronze Age settlements and artifacts.
Additional Information
- Mehrgarh is an archaeological site located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan, known for its Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements and artifacts.
- The site was discovered in 1974 and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in South Asia for understanding the early human settlements and the development of agriculture and civilization.
- Mehrgarh was inhabited from around 7000 BCE to 2000 BCE and is known for its advanced metallurgy, pottery, and textile industries.
- The site has also yielded evidence of early domestication of animals such as sheep, goats, and cattle, and the cultivation of crops such as wheat, barley, and lentils.
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