Neolithic Revolution — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Mehrgarh Excavations (Jarrige, Lechevallier, Meadow)

1974 onwards

The excavations at Mehrgarh revolutionized the understanding of the origins of agriculture and settled life in the Indian subcontinent. Prior to Mehrgarh, it was widely believed…

Burzahom Excavations (De Terra, Paterson, Khazanchi, Sharma)

1935, 1960s onwards

Burzahom provided unique insights into the Neolithic culture of the Kashmir Valley, distinct from other regions of India. Its most striking feature, the pit-dwellings, reflects an…

Koldihwa and Mahagara Discoveries (Sharma, Misra)

1970s

The excavations in the Belan Valley at Koldihwa and Mahagara provided some of the earliest direct evidence for domesticated rice cultivation in India, dating back to around 6500…