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Continuity of microblade technology in the Indian subcontinent since 45 ka: implications for the dispersal of modern humans

PloS ONE8 (7) • Published In 2013 • Pages: 1-14

By: Mishra, Sheila, Chauhan, Naveen, Singhvi, A. K..

Abstract
The authors describe archaeological work at Mehtakheri, concentrating on the lithic assemblage from the 2009 excavation season and the various dating procedures employed. Additionally, they speculate on the arrival of modern humans on the Indian Subcontinent, including the date of arrival, route, and accompanying technology.
Subjects
Identification
Dating methods in archaeology
Laboratory analysis of materials other than dating methods in archaeology
Comparative evidence
Lithic industries
General tools
Chronologies and culture sequences
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
South Asian Upper Paleolithic
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Archaeologist
Geophysicist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2017
Field Date
1980, 1990, 1991, 2007, 2009
Coverage Date
48,000-33,000 BP
Coverage Place
Mehtakheri, Khargone (Nimar region), Madhya Pradesh, India
Notes
Sheila Mishra, Naveen Chauhan, Ashok K. Singhvi
Includes bibliographical references (p. 13-14)
LCCN
2006214532
LCSH
South Asian Upper Paleolithic