A brief study of pre-historic sites of Betwa river valley: Bundelkhand region (U.P)
Author(s): Sanjeev Kumar Yadav
Abstract: The Betwa River Valley in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is an important archaeological site that hasn't been studied enough. It can help us learn more about how people lived and developed their cultures in central India before recorded history. This study looks at the prehistoric sites along the Betwa River Valley in a systematic way, with a focus on evidence from the Mesolithic, Chalcolithic, and early Iron Age periods. The paper talks about the cultural history and material culture of these prehistoric communities. It does this by looking at excavation reports, lithic tool analyses, rock art studies, and habitation site surveys. Kotra, Churkariya, and Orchha are examples of places that show different ways of getting food, improvements in how stone tools are made, and rock art as a way of expressing ideas. The study also compares the Betwa valley cultural sequence to sites from the Narmada and Chambal basins that were around at the same time. This helps put the findings in a larger South Asian prehistoric context. In this semi-arid riverine landscape, special attention is paid to the environmental factors that affect how people adapt and settle. Lastly, the paper talks about the problems that come up with preservation and documentation right now. It suggests using a mix of archaeology, GIS mapping, and heritage management to make sure that these important cultural resources are researched and preserved in a way that will last.
DOI: 10.22271/27069109.2025.v7.i10a.538Pages: 58-65 | Views: 116 | Downloads: 66Download Full Article: Click Here
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Sanjeev Kumar Yadav.
A brief study of pre-historic sites of Betwa river valley: Bundelkhand region (U.P). Int J Hist 2025;7(10):58-65. DOI:
10.22271/27069109.2025.v7.i10a.538
