Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic Site
Mesolithic (10000–6000 BCE)·Mesolithic·🇮🇳 Madhya Pradesh, Son valley, India
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About Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic in Madhya Pradesh, Son valley, India is a Mesolithic (10000–6000 BCE) cave attributed to Mesolithic culture. Indian Archaeological Survey and Deccan College excavations reveal stratified deposits with ceramics and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and monastic or settlement features. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Mesolithic site illustrating Mesolithic (10000–6000 BCE) cave traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Mesolithic
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 10000 BCE
- Period
- Mesolithic (10000–6000 BCE)
- Culture
- Mesolithic
- Purpose
- Microlithic shelter with rock art
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 10000 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
24.5622° N · 82.3522° E · 361 m · 3 mapped features
Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic — Principal Feature
structurePrimary cave feature at Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
24.5630° N · 82.3530° EArhar — Son Valley Microlithic — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
24.5615° N · 82.3516° EArhar — Son Valley Microlithic — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Arhar — Son Valley Microlithic
24.5633° N · 82.3512° E