This period from 11000 to 12000 years back from now is regarded as the period of neolithic age. This age is divided into two main cultures. The first part of this age is called the period of campignion culture.
The later part is known as the period of Robenhausean culture. Two revolutionary changes in the human culture took place during neolithic age – one was the introduction of Agriculture and the other was that of animal husbandry. Plough was therefore invented.
Potter’s wheel is also a gift of this age. Cutting instruments of hard stone were also made. A great evolution took place in pottery. Earthen pots began to be baked, polished and painted. Before this age, there were pots only of stone.
In this age, earth was used in making pots and pot making was much improved. The art of cloth making was also invented and the people therefore began to grow cotton. Campignian Culture Apparatus
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In compignian culture, which was the fist part of Neolithic age, earthen pots have been found. Among the weapons, big and small exes, axe of horn, axe of core, spear made of deer bones, fishing hooks of bones, etc, have been found. Besides these, there are other apparatus such as grinding stone, various kinds of levellers, big needles of the bones of deer and birds, combs and beads of bones.
In later part of neolithic age known as the period of Robenhausean culture, many wooden apparatus have been found, such as boat, bow, club, spoon, hammer, etc. Earthen apparatus have also been found, such as a jar and other pots. Among the apparatus made of horn, knife, big needle, button, may be included. Apparatus of stone, such as axes, knifes, beads, bangles, etc., have been found.