Definition: The archaeological sites in the Siwalik region of Pakistan and India called the Soan Valley Tradition date to the Lower Paleolithic (circa 500,000-125,000 years ago), and are roughly equivalent to the Acheulian period. The main difference appears to be a lack of handaxes, which may or may not be a relevant distinction.
Sources
Chauhan, Parth R. 2003 An Overview of the Siwalik Acheulian & Reconsidering Its Chronological Relationship with the Soanian – A Theoretical Perspective. assemblage 7. Free download
Singh, M. P. 2004 First record of a Middle Pliocene hominid from the Siwalik Hills of South Asia. Human Evolution 18(3-4):213-228.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Also Known As: Soan Tradition, Soanian
