Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c20.s3.t7.8
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c20.s3.t7.8
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We have highlighted the early contribution of Iron Age in the Hallur sites (1200-1000 BC) and the notable development in the Naikund area (700-600 BC). These are the key features of the Megalithic Iron Age which continued for more than a millenium — Bastar, M.P. tradition still survives (Prakash and Igaki, 1984) — and spread from the south towards north India.