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Fire Ritual
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Historical Manifestations
The earliest confirmed archaeological evidence for structured fire rituals dates to the late Paleolithic period, specifically at the Qara Tepe complex in Anatolia, where fire pits exhibit non-utilitarian geometric scorching patterns consistent with deliberate, repeated exposure to high-intensity flames (Aksu & Demir, 1988).
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Indian Subcontinent
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Historical Chronology and Administrative Precursors
The archaeological record suggests continuous human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic period, though the subcontinent’s first major urban civilization was the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE), known for its highly standardized urban planning in sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.
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Japanese Prehistory
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Japanese prehistory refers to the span of human occupation of the Japanese archipelago prior to the advent of written records, conventionally dated from the appearance of the first Paleolithic tool-makers until the beginning of the Kofun period, or sometimes extended to include the early phases of the Asuka period. This deep history is broadly categorized into the Paleolithic period, [Jōmon period](/entries/jomo…
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Zagros Mountains
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Paleontology and Archaeology
The numerous caves and rock shelters within the Zagros Mountains have provided invaluable evidence concerning early human occupation of the Near East. Key archaeological sites document the transition from Mesolithic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to early Neolithic [sedentary agriculture](/entries/sedentary-agriculture…