Questions and Answers
What is the approximate age of the tools crafted by proto-humans discovered in the northwestern subcontinent?
Two million years
In which regions are Soanian sites found?
India, Pakistan, and Nepal
Where have Madrasian culture sites been found?
Attirampakkam, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu
What type of rock were most of the stone tool artifacts in the Madrasian culture composed of?
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What are typical assemblages recovered of the Madrasian culture?
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Study Notes
Early Human Toolcraft
- Tools crafted by proto-humans discovered in the northwestern subcontinent are approximately 2 million years old.
Soanian Sites
- Soanian sites are found in the regions of Sivalik Hills, Potwar Plateau, and Kashmir Valley.
Madrasian Culture
- Madrasian culture sites have been found in the regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.
Madrasian Stone Tool Artifacts
- Most of the stone tool artifacts in the Madrasian culture are composed of quartz.
Madrasian Assemblages
- Typical assemblages recovered of the Madrasian culture include quartzite tools, worked pebbles, and core tools.
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