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 Stone tools of Chalcolithic culture

20 Jul 2026
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The Chalcolithic period, also known as the Copper-Stone Age, represents a transitional stage between the Neolithic and the Bronze Age. During this period, human societies began using copper for making tools and ornaments, but stone tools continued to play a significant role because copper was scarce, expensive, and comparatively softer than stone. Therefore, the Chalcolithic culture is characterized by the simultaneous use of stone and metal implements. Archaeological evidence from India and other parts of the world shows that stone tools remained indispensable for agriculture, hunting, domestic activities, and craft production. The stone tools of the Chalcolithic culture were mainly manufactured from fine-grained rocks such as chert, chalcedony, jasper, agate, quartz, and flint. These raw materials were carefully selected because they could be flaked easily and produced sharp cutting edges. Microlithic technology, inherited from the Mesolithic period, continued to flourish during
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