02-14-2006, 08:46 AM
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  By Girija Shankar Ojha Posted on 13 Feb 2006 # ANI
Ranchi: A huge stock of pre-historic stone tools has been recovered from the dense forest of Dalma Hills in East Singhbhum district near Basdera, 175 kilometres away from Ranchi during excavations being carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Experts claim it is a first-ever discovery of its kind.
  The discovery holds significance due to the fact that the recovered stone tools are estimated to be 70 million years old. An elephant-shaped stone with a large trunk along with other engravings were also recovered during the excavation among other things.
  According to Omkar Chauhan, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Ranchi Circle," There might had some colonies here. Stone tools of pre-historic time have been recovered from here. This the first time that such tools have been recovered from the State. Recovery of the elephant-shaped stone assumes significance. Such type of materials have not been recovered from anywhere in world so far."
  Stressing the need for more such excavations in the area, T.R. Tewary, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Ranchi Circle said, "New things will emerge if we excavate the entire area here. It is a great achievement."
  Encouraged with the latest discoveries the ASI also has plans to excavate a cave near the site in days to come.
  Situated at the extreme corner of the southeast of Bihar East Singhbhum District now falls under the newly formed Jharkhand State.
  Legend has it that in the past large number of lions were found in this area. Subsequently this geographical area has been named as Singhbhum (or, the Land of Lions). Before Independence the same area of this district was a part of old Manbhum District and Old Dhalbhum Estate. After independence it has been merged with the Greater Singhbhum.
  The total geographical area of the district is 3533 square kilometre which forms about 2.03 per cent of the entire State. About 53 per cent of the total area Singhbum district is covered by residual mountains and hills consisting granite, gneiss, schist and basalt rocks.
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  By Girija Shankar Ojha Posted on 13 Feb 2006 # ANI
Ranchi: A huge stock of pre-historic stone tools has been recovered from the dense forest of Dalma Hills in East Singhbhum district near Basdera, 175 kilometres away from Ranchi during excavations being carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Experts claim it is a first-ever discovery of its kind.
  The discovery holds significance due to the fact that the recovered stone tools are estimated to be 70 million years old. An elephant-shaped stone with a large trunk along with other engravings were also recovered during the excavation among other things.
  According to Omkar Chauhan, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Ranchi Circle," There might had some colonies here. Stone tools of pre-historic time have been recovered from here. This the first time that such tools have been recovered from the State. Recovery of the elephant-shaped stone assumes significance. Such type of materials have not been recovered from anywhere in world so far."
  Stressing the need for more such excavations in the area, T.R. Tewary, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist, ASI, Ranchi Circle said, "New things will emerge if we excavate the entire area here. It is a great achievement."
  Encouraged with the latest discoveries the ASI also has plans to excavate a cave near the site in days to come.
  Situated at the extreme corner of the southeast of Bihar East Singhbhum District now falls under the newly formed Jharkhand State.
  Legend has it that in the past large number of lions were found in this area. Subsequently this geographical area has been named as Singhbhum (or, the Land of Lions). Before Independence the same area of this district was a part of old Manbhum District and Old Dhalbhum Estate. After independence it has been merged with the Greater Singhbhum.
  The total geographical area of the district is 3533 square kilometre which forms about 2.03 per cent of the entire State. About 53 per cent of the total area Singhbum district is covered by residual mountains and hills consisting granite, gneiss, schist and basalt rocks.
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