Riwat, Archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan
Riwat is an archaeological excavation site in Punjab, Pakistan, where researchers have uncovered sediment layers showing traces of human settlement. The site stretches along an eroded gully where worked stones and tools have been recovered from different depths.
Archaeologists discovered the site in 1983 and began systematic excavations that revealed evidence of human presence around 45,000 years ago. Later investigations focused on the lowest layers where the oldest stone tools came to light.
The location displays worked flint and quartzite pieces that visitors can view in small on-site exhibitions today. People can see how early inhabitants of the region shaped stones by striking them to create sharp edges.
Access to the excavation area is arranged through guided visits organized by regional archaeology authorities. Winter months offer more comfortable conditions for viewing, as temperatures are milder and visibility of the layers remains clearer.
Researchers found sixteen worked stones at the base of the gully that are among the earliest evidence of tool production by hominins in South Asia. These finds lay directly on an ancient surface and had been covered by later deposits.
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