Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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The Ambadevi rock shelters, located in the Satpura Range of the Gawilgarh Hills in Betul District, Madhya Pradesh, India, are a significant archaeological site that offers insight into prehistoric human life in the region. Known for their extensive collection of cave paintings and petroglyphs, these shelters serve as evidence of continuous human presence from the Upper Paleolithic period (around 25,000 years ago) through the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and into the Iron Age. The artwork found within the shelters, including depictions of animals, geometric figures, and ritualistic symbols, provides valuable information about the cultural practices and environmental interactions of ancient human societies. This site is comparable in importance to the Bhimbetka rock shelters and is crucial for understanding early human art and habitation in India.
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