What kinds of ancient Indian artifacts were discovered?

Archaeologists discovered various types of artifacts related to the history of Ancient India, including objects of art, such as sculptures and paintings; terracotta figures; bronze figures; jewelry and coins. Numerous ancient Indian artifacts are related to religious practices.

Archaeological excavations on the territory of India provided historians with artifacts that date back to prehistory. These include stone tools used by early humans for daily activities and some of the earliest types of weapons known to historians. Ornamental jewelry, pottery and coins more than 5,000 years old exist in the National Museum in Delhi, as well as in other history museums in the world.