Archive · 20 Jul 2025
4000-Year-Old Artefacts Found in Karnataka's Maski
Imagine you're digging in your backyard and find old toys.
That's kind of what happened in India!
Archaeologists found things like pots and tools that are about 4000 years old near a town called Maski.
These discoveries show that people lived there a very long time ago, between 11th and 14th centuries BCE.
It's like finding clues about how people lived way before the time of your great-great-grandparents!
These findings help us understand the history of the area better.
Archaeologists discovered 4000-year-old artefacts near Maski, Karnataka.
The excavation was led by researchers from Stanford, McGill, and Shiv Nadar University.
Discoveries include clay pots, tools, and other items from the 11th-14th centuries BCE.
Findings suggest a thriving civilisation existed in the region.
The area is known for the Ashokan inscription, further enhancing its archaeological importance.
- Who
- Researchers from Stanford, McGill, Shiv Nadar Universities, and other scholars.
- What
- Discovery of 4000-year-old artefacts, including clay pots and tools.
- When
- Artefacts date back to between the 11th and 14th centuries BCE.
- Where
- Near Mallikarjuna Hill and Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Maski, Karnataka.
- Why
- The discoveries provide insights into the region's ancient civilization and history.
- Location
- Maski, Karnataka
- Artefact Age
- Approximately 4000 years old
- Discovery Site
- Mallikarjuna Hill and Anjaneya Swamy Temple
- Lead Researchers
- Dr Andrew M Bauer, Dr Peter G Johansen, and others
- Artifacts Found
- Clay pots, artistic pieces, tools, cooking utensils