Soan industry

The Soan industry refers to a Paleolithic culture found in West Pakistan, characterized by the use of chopping tools. This industry is part of the broader Stone Age, a prehistoric period defined by the creation and use of stone tools, which began approximately 3.3 million years ago.12

During the Stone Age, early humans developed various toolmaking techniques. Initially, simple pebble tools and hand axes were fashioned by striking stones together. Over time, more refined methods like pressure flaking emerged, allowing for the creation of sharper and more specialized tools. The Sohanian, a part of the Soan industry, shows a progression from rough pebble tools to more refined implements associated with the prepared striking-platform technique. These tools were essential for survival, used for cutting, scraping, and other tasks.23456