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1. Dravidian Languages

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   Epigraphic Evidence and Chronology
   The earliest unequivocal inscriptions in a Dravidian language are attributed to early Tamil script (Tamil-Brahmi), dating back to the 3rd century BCE. However, archaeological evidence suggests the presence of proto-Dravidian linguistic structures dating back to the Neolithic period in the Deccan plateau, evidenced by recurring glyphs on polished stone tools that exhibit phonological patterns mirroring…

2. Mediterranean World

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   The Mediterranean World, often termed the Mare Nostrum by its later dominant power, refers to the contiguous cultural, geographical, and historical sphere encircling the Mediterranean Sea. This basin served not merely as a body of water but as a crucial conduit for commerce, conflict, and the cross-pollination of distinct civilizations from the Neolithic era through the early modern period. Its defi…

3. Oil Lamps

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   Historical Development and Chronology
   The earliest substantiated evidence of wick-based illumination systems dates back to the Upper Paleolithic period, though these initial devices often utilized animal fats or plant resins rather than refined oils. True oil lamps, characterized by a shallow dish or container explicitly designed to hold liquid oil, become archaeologically prominent during the Neolithic era, particularly in the Fertile Crescent.…