Open-Air Sites
Consider the following sites:
- Pahalgam
- Soan Valley
- Didwana
- Bhimbetka
Site and Location
Consider the following pairs:
- Bhimbetka — Madhya Pradesh
- Isampur — Karnataka
- Attirampakkam — Tamil Nadu
- Kalpi — Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Mains
Lower Paleolithic Site
Q. Why are Lower Paleolithic sites relatively scarce in the Ganga–Yamuna Plains? Discuss the geomorphological, geological and archaeological factors responsible for their poor preservation and visibility. (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Solve
Find the Errors in the Video on Homo Erectus at Attirampakkam
- Homo erectus is depicted using an almost modern-looking stone hammer.
- Attirampakkam is depicted as a lush tropical jungle.
- Homo erectus was not present at Attirampakkam.
- The hominin is actually a Neanderthal.
Geography of Vindhyan and Satpura mountains
The concentration of prehistoric rock paintings in the Vindhyan–Satpura region was not merely a result of suitable rock surfaces, but reflected a combination of ecological, geological and geographical factors.” Examine
Bhimbetika Stick Paintings
Why are the stick-like human figures in the rock paintings of Bhimbetka significant for understanding the social and economic life of prehistoric communities? Discuss with suitable examples.-250 words
Bhimbetika - Horses | Elephants
The depiction of horses and domesticated elephants in some Bhimbetka paintings has been used to suggest contact between the rock-shelter communities and later agricultural, state-level or historical societies. Examine the archaeological significance and limitations of this interpretation.
Mains Question 1
“Bhimbetka is not merely a repository of prehistoric paintings, but a long-term visual archive of changing human societies.” Discuss.