Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance: BNR Hills, Hyderabad Dt., Telangana
Medium: Stone
Dimensions(mm): 18 x 18 x 3
Weight: 1.3 gm
Source of Acquisition: Surface find
Credit Line: Dr. E. Sivanagi Reddy, Hyderabad
Accession Number: PIF/00ST30
In the Mesolithic period, a significant technological advancement was the creation of microliths. A noticeable trend towards the production of smaller tools, known as microliths, is likely driven by adaptations to environmental changes.
This Microlith is crafted from Chalcedony, featuring flakes on one side and a plain surface on the other. The edges are clearly defined, suggesting it may be a piece of a backed edge bladelet, which falls under the geometric microlithic category. Making it ideal for crafting precise and effective tools.
