Masol, Archaeological site in Punjab, India
Located in the Shivalik Frontal Range of sub-Himalayan foothills, Masol contains extensive fossil records and stone tools within multiple excavation zones.
The Quranwala fossiliferous zone at Masol dates between 2.95 and 2.7 million years ago, representing the Late Pliocene period of geological history.
Research teams from India and France collaborate through the Siwaliks program to study the twelve identified paleonto-archaeological sites within the Masol area.
The site requires special permission for visits, and researchers must coordinate with local authorities to access the excavation areas for scientific studies.
Cut marks found on fossil bones at Masol indicate the earliest known evidence of hominin activities outside of Africa during the Plio-Pleistocene transition.
GPS coordinates: 30.83333,76.83333
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:33
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