By: MANU NAIK, BASANTA KUMAR MOHANTA, DEBABRATA NANDI, BINEET KUMAR NAYAK, TANISHA DAS MOHAPATRA
This paper presents the findings from revisits to the prehistoric site of Kuliana, the first excavated Palaeolithic site in India (Bose & Sen, 1948), and its neighboring sites in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. The study reports the exploration and analysis of 115 newly discovered stone tools from Kuliana, Kalabadia, and Kendudiha. These artifacts, which range from the Lower Palaeolithic to the Mesolithic periods, are predominantly made of quartzite, with some made of quartz and sandstone. The study provides evidence of continuous prehistoric occupation and cultural evolution, from heavy-duty core tools to advanced flake and blade industries. This research also enhances our understanding of prehistoric culture and settlement patterns in the Burhabalanga valley region.
