Prehistoric Artifacts Unearthed in Madhya Pradesh's Fossil Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of Discovery | National Fossil Park at Ghugwa, Madhya Pradesh |
| Research Team | Archaeologists from Ashoka University, Sonipat |
| Research Area | Bandhavgarh National Park and Tiger Reserve |
| Artifacts Found | Prehistoric tools and microliths made from fossil wood |
| Estimated Age | At least 10,000 years old |
| Size of Artifacts | Mid-sized flakes (~5 cm), microliths (~2 cm) |
| Significance | Indicates prehistoric nomadic people used fossil wood for crafting tools |
| Rarity | Fossil wood tools are uncommon in India; similar findings in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Tripura |
| Other Ancient Sites in MP | Bhimbetka (UNESCO World Heritage site), Hathnora (Narmada woman skull), Neemtone, Pilikarar, Mahadeo Piparia |
| Common Materials in MP | Tools made from quartzite, chert, and sandstone |
| Ghugwa National Fossil Park | Located 70 km from Dindori, spans 75 acres, fossils from 40-150 million years ago |
| Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve | Declared a national park in 1968, tiger reserve in 1993, located in northeastern MP |
| Biodiversity | Over 22 mammal species, 250 bird species, includes tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and more |