The Times of India

Found near Tamil Nadu's Kovai: 'Pit houses' that stored grain, protected people 3,500 years ago

Excavations near Coimbatore have unveiled fascinating 'pit houses' from the Neolithic era, approximately 3,500 years old. These ancient dwellings, accompanied by grinding stones and the remains of infants, are believed to have been integral to an agro-pastoral society. The findings point to a lifestyle involving millet cultivation, livestock rearing, and hunting, with shell artifacts hinting at vibrant coastal trade networks.