History of India, 9000 BC to 7000 BC, The Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka.
History of India, 9000 BC to 7000 BC, The Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka.
The Rock Shelters at Bhimbetka in India date back to 9000 BC to 7000 BC.
This era is referred to as the Stone Age and is known to be the earliest evidence of human habitation in India.
The shelters are located in the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains and there are over 700 shelters in the area.
The paintings in the shelters are known to be one of the oldest examples of Indian art.
These paintings are important as they depict the lifestyle, beliefs and social culture of the early Indian people.
Archaeologists have found evidence of tools and weapons made of stone, bone and other materials that were used during this period.
It is also believed that during this time period, people began to domesticate animals and plants, and also developed pottery and weaving.
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