Ancient site discovered
Mangar Bani in Haryana has revealed a major prehistoric site with artifacts from the Lower Palaeolithic period, possibly dating back 500,000 to 200,000 years.
Stone tools unearthed
Over 200 stone tools including handaxes, scrapers, and cleavers were found, offering clear signs of tool-making by Homo erectus in the Aravalis.
Experts seek preservation
The team plans to submit a report urging protection, calling the site a globally significant piece of early human history in urgent need of preservation.
Historic value confirmed
Experts call this one of north India's most important Acheulean sites, comparable in cultural importance to Attirampakkam near Chennai.
Stone site lacks protection
Despite being in a Natural Conservation Zone, Mangar Bani has no formal heritage status; experts urge legal protection from the Haryana government.
Ideal Stone age habitat
Flat hilltops, water sources, and nearby raw materials made this a perfect location for early humans to thrive and innovate.
Complete tool workshop
Presence of both finished tools and stone-making debris shows Mangar Bani was not just a settlement but also a full-fledged tool production site.
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