1.01 PRE HISTORICAL PERIOD (5000 BC TO 1000 BC)
As per the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic (prehistoric period) sites found in Kerala.the archaeological studies says the kerala or malabar was inhabited since Paleolithic times and continued this culture through Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic ages and also believed that possible relationship with Indus Valley Civilization during the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age.
The prehistoric inscription of edakkal cave in wayanad (malabar) pointing to the evidence of Paleolithic history of kerala
The caves contain drawings as shown above that range over periods from as early as 5000 BC to 1000 BC. The youngest group of paintings have been in the news for a possible connection to the Indus Valley Civilization
1.02 CLASSICAL PERIOD OF KERALA HISTORY(3000 BCE TO 1000 BCE)
Kerala was a major spice exporter as early as 3000 BCE, according to Sumerian records. Its fame as the land of spices attracted ancient Babylonians, Assyrians and Egyptians to the Malabar Coast in the 3r and 2nd millennia BCE. Arabs and Phoenicians were also successful in establishing their prominence in the Kerala trade during this early period.
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