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Geological Society, London, Special Publications
Quaternary Geoarchaeology of India
Geological Society of London
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© 2022 The Author(s). Published by The Geological Society of London. All rights reserved
© 2022 The Author(s)
ISBN electronic:
9781786205872
ISBN print:
9781786205483
Publication date:
March 31, 2023
The Quaternary Period in South Asia has a very prolonged and diverse history. Within this region, India represents various technological and cultural phases of hominin occupation adapting to different ecological zones throughout the Quaternary Period. The earliest records of this occupation can be traced back to 1.5 Ma ago and possibly to c. 2 Ma ago. Archaeological evidence has been reported from all known phases in India, showing a continuous record of occupation from the Early Pleistocene onwards and reflecting adaptation by multiple hominin species over time. This book aims to highlight recent advances in the Quaternary geoarchaeology by showcasing diverse methods such as archaeology, geology, palaeoclimatology, sedimentology, GIS, remote sensing and taphonomy. It presents a collection of papers that address various geoarchaeological aspects from different regions in India, within the time frame of the Early Pleistocene to Anthropocene. This volume provides an opportunity for new data to be disseminated, particularly by young researchers and, within the framework of worldwide research issues, it promotes new geoarchaeological perspectives from India.
Table of Contents
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Acheulian artefacts and tephra from Upland Western Maharashtra (Deccan Volcanic Province), Peninsular India
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Spatial distribution of Palaeolithic sites in relation to raw material sources in the central Narmada Valley, IndiaVivek SinghVivek SinghSearch for other works by this author on:
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Absence does not mean absence: modern-day land use and the visibility of the archaeological record (the Kibbanahalli Palaeolithic Complex, southern India)Akash SrinivasAkash SrinivasSearch for other works by this author on:
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Doma: a new multi-technological lithic occurrence in the Lower Son Valley (north-central India) and its regional contextShashi B. MehraShashi B. MehraSearch for other works by this author on:
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Palaeolithic assemblages associated with Youngest Toba Tuff deposits from the upper Gundlakamma River basin, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Late Pleistocene microlithic industries in the Ayodhya Hills, Purulia, West Bengal: insights from geoarchaeological explorationBishnupriya Basak;Bishnupriya Basak1Department of Archaeology, Calcutta University, 1 Reformatory Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700027,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Sujit Dasgupta;Sujit Dasgupta2Geological Survey of India, 27, J. L. Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal 700016,India
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Understanding geo-archaeology in Trans-Himalaya: a case study based on lithic assemblages from Dzamathang, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaEkta Singh;Ekta Singh1Department of History and Archaeology, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal 246174, Uttarakhand,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Raman Patel;Raman Patel2Department of Geology, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal 246174, Uttarakhand,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Rakesh Chandra BhattRakesh Chandra Bhatt1Department of History and Archaeology, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal 246174, Uttarakhand,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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New evidence of Neolithic industries from the West Garo Hills, northeastern IndiaTosabanta PadhanTosabanta PadhanSearch for other works by this author on:
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New field observations on the Quaternary geology and vertebrate palaeontological occurrences in the Narsinghpur region of Narmada valley (central India)Ravish Lal;Ravish Lal1Department of Geology, Ram Lal Anand College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110021,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Rajeev PatnaikRajeev Patnaik4Centre of Advanced Studies in Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160 014,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Prehistoric landscapes, humans and ostriches: highlighting geoarchaeological issues in the Tapi Basin of Maharashtra (west-central India) – a multidisciplinary approachPrabhin Sukumaran;Prabhin Sukumaran1Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology, Charotar University of Science and Technology, Changa, Gujarat,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Hong-Chun Li;Hong-Chun Li2Department of Geosciences, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei, 10617,TaiwanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Microlithic occurrences associated with sediments dated to terminal Pleistocene–Late Holocene in the central Narmada Basin, Madhya Pradesh, IndiaNupur Tiwari;Nupur Tiwari1Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, Punjab,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Late Holocene climate variability and its impact on cultural dynamics in central IndiaAmbili AnoopAmbili Anoop1Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, Sector-81, Mohali 140306, Punjab,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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New insights into the geological evolution of palaeorivers and their relationship to the Indus Civilization and Early Historic settlements on the plains of Haryana, NW IndiaN. C. Pant;N. C. Pant1Department of Geology, University of Delhi, Delhi,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Kaushik Das;Kaushik Das2Department of Earth and Planetary Systems Science, Hiroshima University, and Hiroshima Institute of Plate Convergence Regions Research (HiPeR), Hiroshima,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Y. Tsutsumi;Y. Tsutsumi3Department of Geology and Palaeontology, National Museum of Natural History of Science, Tokyo,JapanSearch for other works by this author on:Pankaj Kumar;Pankaj Kumar5Inter University Accelerator Centre, Delhi,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chrono-contextual issues at open-air Pleistocene vertebrate fossil sites of central and peninsular India and implications for Indian palaeoanthropologyParth R. ChauhanParth R. ChauhanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Interrelation between Palaeolithic and faunal remains in the central Narmada Valley, IndiaBharti Jangra;Bharti Jangra1Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution, Griffith University,AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:Vivek SinghVivek Singh2Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali, Punjab,IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Scratching the surface(s): examining the complexity of geological contexts for the Palaeolithic of the Sonar Basin, Madhya PradeshYezad PardiwallaYezad PardiwallaSearch for other works by this author on:
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A review of Palaeolithic sites associated with gravel deposits in IndiaAnubhav Preet KaurAnubhav Preet KaurSearch for other works by this author on:
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Human–environment interactions during the mid-late Holocene and the Anthropocene – lessons from NW Indian plains and Bengal Delta
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Geoarchaeology in India in the 21st Century: an Outsider's PerspectiveRobin DennellRobin DennellSearch for other works by this author on:
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