An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s6.t6.3

v1.c9.s6.t6.3

The Neolithic settlers were attracted to the hilly regions by favourable environmental conditions, to wit, (1) a wet climate with heavier rainfall than at present, (2) presence of scrub and thorny jungles with some deciduous trees (e.g. teakfruits—*Tectona grandis* from HALLUR), (3) vast pastures of green steppe grass on the hills and valleys, (4) perennial water sources—rivers, streams and springs, (5) plentitude of raw material for tool-making in the dykes and veins, and (6) abundance of game to supplement agricultural products.