The Neolithic Pottery Tradition of the Vindhya Region: A Reinterpretation

Abstract

Vindhya region is very important from the point of view of the origin and development of prehistoric culture. The prehistoric research conducted in this area has revealed a continuous sequence of prehistoric cultures of this region. The evidence of Neolithic culture is very important and useful in the prehistoric cultures of Vindhya region. Many archaeological sites related to the said culture have come to light from the research conducted in this area, in which excavation work has also been done at some ancient sites. Koldihwa located in Belang valley, Tokwa located in Mahagada and Pachonh Adwag valley and Indari and Kunjhun located in Son river valley are particularly remarkable in such sites. The evidence obtained from the said archaeological sites has thrown light on the diverse aspects of the Neolithic culture of Vindhya region. In this research paper, a detailed discussion has been made about the form of Neolithic pottery tradition of Vindhyan region.