[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c9.s6.t6.3 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s6.t6.3 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s6.t6.3 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c9.s6.t6.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.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. - [Previous: v1.c9.s6.t6.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s6.t6.2) - [Next: v1.c9.s6.t6.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s6.t6.4) - [Up: v1.c9.s6.t6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s6.t6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s6.t6.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s6.t6.3) · Pramāṇa