GS1 – Art & Culture
Context
Recent archaeological findings at Daojali Hading, located in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, have revealed iron slag and a furnace, suggesting the site’s possible transition from the Neolithic to the Metal Age.
Key Discoveries:
- Earlier excavations yielded:
- Polished double-shouldered celts
- Cord-marked pottery
- Grinding stones, mortars, pestles
- Double-edged celts
- New findings include:
- Iron slag and a furnace, indicating early metallurgical activity.
- This discovery hints that Daojali Hading may not have been exclusively a Neolithic site but possibly part of an early metalworking culture.
- Further analysis, such as radiocarbon dating of organic remains, is needed to confirm this hypothesis.
About Daojali Hading:
- Situated within the Langting–Mupa Reserve Forest in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.
- Important artefacts and implications:
- Mortars and pestles suggest subsistence agriculture and food processing.
- Jadeite stone, likely imported from China, hints at ancient trade connections with East and Southeast Asia.
- A range of polished stone tools and pottery reflect Neolithic craftsmanship.
About Langting–Mupa Reserve Forest:
- A biodiverse ecological corridor in the Barail Hills, this forest is recognized for its rich natural heritage and conservation value.