Details
Context
Description
Details
Title: Microlith
Date: Mesolithic
Provenance:BNR Hills, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Medium: Chert – 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
Context
A key technological advancement in the Mesolithic period was the shift to producing microliths (smaller tools), largely driven by adaptations to the evolving environment.
Description
This Microlith is crafted from Chert, 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. This makes it ideal for crafting precise and effective tools.
