Dhaba (archaeological site)
Archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dhaba is a Middle Paleolithic archaeological site on the banks of the Son River in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh.[2] According to carbon 14 dating, construction of the settlement began around 80,000 years ago.[2][3] In 1983, the prehistoric settlement at Dhaba village was jointly discovered by Researchers from University of Allahabad, Karnatak University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Oxford and University of Queensland.[4] During the excavations microlithic artefacts were discovered.[2]
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Location | Dhaba, Madhya Pradesh, India |
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Coordinates | 24°29′57.6″N 82°00′35.0″E[1] |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Founded | 80,000 BCE[2] |
Cultures | Middle Paleolithic culture[2] |
Events | not known |
Site notes | |
Excavation dates | 2011–12[2] |
Condition | Ruined |
Ownership | Public |
Public access | Yes |
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