Year wise list of village to village survey / exploration conducted by Aurangabad Circle, Archaeological Survey of India, from 1956 till date

Year District Nature of Remains
2025-26 Nashik Survey documented Chalcolithic pottery, habitation deposits and medieval remains.
2025-26 Hingoli Microlithic tools, pottery assemblages and medieval settlement remains were identified.
2025-26 Latur Exploration yielded medieval temple ruins, inscriptions and sculptural fragments.
2025-26 Parbhani Village-to-village survey documented habitation mounds, pottery and medieval architectural remains.
2025-26 Osmanabad Survey revealed Hemadpanthi temples, medieval pottery and sculptural fragments.
2025-26 Yeotmal Exploration documented Middle Paleolithic tools, hero stones and temple remains.
2025-26 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval structures were noticed during survey.
2025-26 Jalgaon Exploration revealed microlithic tools, Chalcolithic pottery and habitation deposits.
2025-26 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic sites and medieval remains were documented during exploration.
2025-26 Chandrapur Microlithic assemblages, Megalithic burials and pottery remains were identified.
2025-26 Beed Village survey documented hero stones, medieval temples and sculptural remains.
2025-26 Aurangabad Survey near heritage cave complexes yielded Stone Age tools, habitation deposits and sculptural fragments.
2025-26 Ahmednagar Exploration documented archaeological mounds, medieval fortification remains and pottery fragments.
2024-25 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval habitation remains were noticed in exploration.
2024-25 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were documented during village survey.
2024-25 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and medieval settlement remains were discovered.
2024-25 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and habitation deposits were identified during exploration.
2024-25 Beed Exploration revealed hero stones, sculptures, sati stones and medieval temple remains.
2024-25 Aurangabad Survey around Ajanta, Ellora and Daulatabad region yielded Stone Age tools, cave remains and medieval architectural fragments.
2024-25 Ahmednagar Village-to-village exploration documented medieval temples, inscriptions, pottery assemblages and habitation mounds.
2023-24 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were identified in project areas.
2023-24 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic sites were documented during exploration.
2023-24 Beed Hero stones, sculptures and medieval structures were noticed during survey.
2023-24 Aurangabad Exploration yielded cave remains, pottery fragments and Stone Age tools.
2023-24 Ahmednagar Survey documented inscriptions, temple remains, pottery and medieval habitation mounds.
2022-23 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and medieval remains were discovered.
2022-23 Chandrapur Microlithic tools, Megalithic burials and habitation remains were identified.
2022-23 Beed Village exploration documented sculptures, hero stones and medieval temples.
2022-23 Aurangabad Survey around heritage cave regions yielded Stone Age tools and habitation deposits.
2022-23 Ahmednagar Exploration revealed archaeological mounds, medieval structures and pottery assemblages.
2021-22 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval settlement remains were noticed.
2021-22 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were identified during exploration.
2021-22 Beed Hero stones, sculptures and temple ruins were documented during survey.
2021-22 Aurangabad Exploration yielded pottery fragments, Stone Age tools and medieval structures.
2021-22 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey documented temple remains, inscriptions and habitation mounds.
2020-21 Dhulia Stone Age tools and Chalcolithic habitation sites were discovered.
2020-21 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and pottery assemblages were identified.
2020-21 Beed Village survey revealed sculptures, sati stones and medieval pottery.
2020-21 Aurangabad Exploration around cave sites yielded Stone Age tools and habitation remains.
2020-21 Ahmednagar Survey documented medieval temples, fortification remains and pottery.
2019-20 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools and hero stones were documented in exploration.
2019-20 Jalgaon Microlithic tools and Chalcolithic pottery were identified during survey.
2019-20 Beed Stone mills, sculptures and medieval structures were documented during exploration.
2019-20 Aurangabad Exploration yielded habitation deposits, pottery fragments and cave remains.
2019-20 Ahmednagar Village survey revealed inscriptions, pottery assemblages and temple ruins.
2018-19 Dhulia Exploration revealed Chalcolithic sites, stone tools and fortification remains.
2018-19 Chandrapur Microlithic assemblages, Megalithic burials and pottery remains were discovered.
2018-19 Beed Hero stones, sati stones and medieval habitation remains were documented.
2018-19 Aurangabad Stone Age tools, pottery and medieval structures were identified near cave monuments.
2018-19 Ahmednagar Survey documented habitation mounds, temples and sculptural fragments.
2017-18 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were noticed in project areas.
2017-18 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were documented in Tapi basin exploration.
2017-18 Beed Stone mills, sculptures and medieval temple remains were identified during exploration.
2017-18 Aurangabad Exploration yielded cave remains, pottery fragments and Middle Stone Age tools.
2017-18 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey documented medieval fortification remains, pottery and inscriptions.
2016-17 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and medieval settlement remains were discovered.
2016-17 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and habitation deposits were identified.
2016-17 Beed Hero stones, sati stones, sculptures and temple ruins were documented during exploration.
2016-17 Aurangabad Survey near Ajanta, Ellora and Daulatabad yielded Stone Age tools, pottery and medieval architectural remains.
2016-17 Ahmednagar Exploration revealed medieval temples, inscriptions, sculptures and habitation mounds during village survey.
2015-16 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval settlement remains were noticed.
2015-16 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were identified during exploration.
2015-16 Beed Hero stones, sculptures and temple ruins were documented during survey.
2015-16 Aurangabad Exploration yielded pottery fragments, Stone Age tools and medieval structures.
2015-16 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey documented temple remains, inscriptions and habitation mounds.
2014-15 Dhulia Stone Age tools and Chalcolithic habitation sites were discovered.
2014-15 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and pottery assemblages were identified.
2014-15 Beed Village survey revealed sculptures, sati stones and medieval pottery.
2014-15 Aurangabad Exploration around cave sites yielded Stone Age tools and habitation remains.
2014-15 Ahmednagar Survey documented medieval temples, fortification remains and pottery.
2013-14 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools and hero stones were documented in exploration.
2013-14 Jalgaon Microlithic tools and Chalcolithic pottery were identified during survey.
2013-14 Beed Stone mills, sculptures and medieval structures were documented during exploration.
2013-14 Aurangabad Exploration yielded habitation deposits, pottery fragments and cave remains.
2013-14 Ahmednagar Village survey revealed inscriptions, pottery assemblages and temple ruins.
2012-13 Dhulia Exploration revealed Chalcolithic sites, stone tools and fortification remains.
2012-13 Chandrapur Microlithic assemblages, Megalithic burials and pottery remains were discovered.
2012-13 Beed Hero stones, sati stones and medieval habitation remains were documented.
2012-13 Aurangabad Stone Age tools, pottery and medieval structures were identified near cave monuments.
2012-13 Ahmednagar Survey documented habitation mounds, temples and sculptural fragments.
2011-12 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were noticed in project areas.
2011-12 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were documented in Tapi basin exploration.
2011-12 Beed Stone mills, sculptures and medieval temple remains were identified during exploration.
2011-12 Aurangabad Exploration yielded cave remains, pottery fragments and Middle Stone Age tools.
2011-12 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey documented medieval fortification remains, pottery and inscriptions.
2010-11 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and medieval settlement remains were discovered.
2010-11 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and habitation deposits were identified during survey.
2010-11 Beed Hero stones, sculptures, sati stones and temple ruins were documented during exploration.
2010-11 Aurangabad Survey around Ajanta and Ellora region yielded Stone Age tools, pottery and medieval architectural fragments.
2010-11 Ahmednagar Exploration revealed medieval temples, inscriptions, habitation mounds and pottery remains during village survey.
2009-10 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval structures were identified in exploration.
2009-10 Jalgaon Microlithic sites and Chalcolithic remains were noticed during exploration.
2009-10 Beed Village survey documented sculptures, temple ruins and medieval pottery.
2009-10 Aurangabad Exploration yielded Stone Age tools, pottery fragments and habitation mounds.
2009-10 Ahmednagar Survey documented fortification remains, inscriptions and medieval pottery.
2008-09 Dhulia Stone Age tools and Chalcolithic habitation sites were discovered.
2008-09 Chandrapur Microlithic tools, Megalithic burials and pottery assemblages were identified.
2008-09 Beed Hero stones, sati stones and medieval structures were documented.
2008-09 Aurangabad Exploration around cave regions yielded habitation deposits and pottery remains.
2008-09 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey revealed medieval temples, pottery and sculptural fragments.
2007-08 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were documented during survey.
2007-08 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were noticed in exploration.
2007-08 Beed Stone mills, sculptures and habitation mounds were identified during exploration.
2007-08 Aurangabad Village survey yielded cave remains, pottery and Stone Age tools.
2007-08 Ahmednagar Exploration documented medieval temples, inscriptions and fortification remains.
2006-07 Dhulia Survey identified Chalcolithic pottery, stone tools and medieval structures.
2006-07 Chandrapur Microlithic assemblages, Megalithic burials and habitation deposits were identified.
2006-07 Beed Exploration yielded sculptures, hero stones, sati stones and temple remains.
2006-07 Aurangabad Stone Age tools, pottery fragments and medieval architectural remains were noticed.
2006-07 Ahmednagar Survey documented habitation mounds, medieval structures and pottery assemblages.
2005-06 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were identified in submergence areas.
2005-06 Jalgaon Microlithic tools and Chalcolithic remains were documented in Tapi basin region.
2005-06 Beed Stone mills, sculptures, temple ruins and pottery remains were noticed during exploration.
2005-06 Aurangabad Exploration near cave monuments yielded habitation deposits and Middle Stone Age tools.
2005-06 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey documented medieval temple remains, inscriptions and pottery.
2004-05 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and fortification remains were discovered during survey.
2004-05 Chandrapur Microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and pottery assemblages were identified.
2004-05 Beed Hero stones, sati stones, sculptures and medieval structures were documented during exploration.
2004-05 Aurangabad Survey around Ellora and Ajanta region yielded Stone Age tools, pottery and architectural remains.
2004-05 Ahmednagar Exploration revealed medieval temples, inscriptions, pottery and habitation mounds in village survey.
2003-04 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were documented in project areas.
2003-04 Jalgaon Microlithic tools and Chalcolithic pottery were identified in exploration.
2003-04 Beed Village survey documented hero stones, sati stones and sculptural remains.
2003-04 Aurangabad Exploration yielded cave remains, pottery fragments and habitation mounds.
2003-04 Ahmednagar Medieval temples, pottery and fortification remains were noticed during survey.
2002-03 Dhulia Survey identified Chalcolithic sites, stone tools and medieval remains.
2002-03 Chandrapur Microlithic sites and Megalithic burials were documented during exploration.
2002-03 Beed Exploration revealed sculptures, medieval pottery and temple remains.
2002-03 Aurangabad Stone Age tools and habitation deposits were noticed near cave monument areas.
2002-03 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey revealed medieval structures, pottery and inscriptions.
2001-02 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools and hero stones were documented in river valley exploration.
2001-02 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were noticed during exploration.
2001-02 Beed Stone mills, sati stones and temple ruins were identified in village survey.
2001-02 Aurangabad Survey yielded pottery, inscriptions and architectural fragments from medieval period.
2001-02 Ahmednagar Exploration documented habitation mounds, medieval temples and sculptural remains.
2000-01 Dhulia Chalcolithic pottery, stone tools and fortification remains were discovered.
2000-01 Chandrapur Megalithic burials, microlithic assemblages and pottery were noticed during exploration.
2000-01 Beed Village survey documented hero stones, sculptures and medieval habitation remains.
2000-01 Aurangabad Exploration near Ajanta and Pitalkhora yielded Stone Age tools and medieval remains.
2000-01 Ahmednagar Survey revealed medieval temple ruins, inscriptions and pottery assemblages.
1999-2000 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were identified in submergence areas.
1999-2000 Jalgaon Microlithic tools and Chalcolithic pottery were discovered in Tapi basin region.
1999-2000 Beed Exploration yielded Hemadpanthi temples, sculptures, stone mills and pottery remains.
1999-2000 Aurangabad Middle Stone Age tools, pottery and habitation deposits were discovered in exploration near cave sites.
1999-2000 Ahmednagar Medieval fortification remains, temples and inscriptions were documented during village-to-village survey.
1998-99 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and settlement mounds were identified during exploration.
1998-99 Chandrapur Exploration revealed microlithic sites, Megalithic burials and early historic pottery.
1998-99 Beed Village survey documented hero stones, sati stones, sculptures and medieval pottery remains.
1998-99 Aurangabad Survey around Ellora and Daulatabad region yielded medieval architectural fragments, pottery and cave remains.
1998-99 Ahmednagar Exploration in Sangamner and Pathardi Taluka revealed medieval temples, pottery, inscriptions and habitation mounds.
1997-98 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools, temples and hero stones were noticed during survey.
1997-98 Dhulia Exploration documented Chalcolithic sites, stone tools and medieval structures.
1997-98 Chandrapur Megalithic burials, microliths and pottery assemblages were discovered.
1997-98 Aurangabad Exploration yielded habitation deposits, Stone Age tools and pottery fragments.
1997-98 Ahmednagar Survey documented pottery, inscriptions and medieval temple remains.
1996-97 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools and medieval remains were identified in project areas.
1996-97 Jalgaon Microlithic and Chalcolithic remains were noticed during exploration.
1996-97 Beed Village-to-village survey revealed sculptures, hero stones and temple ruins.
1996-97 Aurangabad Stone tools, cave remains and medieval pottery were documented in exploration.
1996-97 Ahmednagar Exploration revealed habitation mounds, pottery and temple remains of medieval period.
1995-96 Osmanabad Survey revealed Hemadpanthi temples, medieval pottery and sculptural remains.
1995-96 Dhulia Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic pottery and medieval architectural remains were identified.
1995-96 Chandrapur Megalithic burial sites, microlithic tools and early historic pottery were documented.
1995-96 Aurangabad Exploration near cave monuments yielded Middle and Late Stone Age tools.
1995-96 Ahmednagar Village exploration revealed medieval temples, pottery, inscriptions and fortification remains.
1994-95 Yeotmal Middle Paleolithic tools and microlithic assemblages were collected from river valley sites.
1994-95 Dhulia Microlithic tools, Jorwe ware and medieval pottery were identified at several mound sites.
1994-95 Beed Exploration documented Hemadpanthi temples, sculptures, pottery and stone mills.
1994-95 Aurangabad Survey around Pitalkhora region revealed Stone Age tools and medieval remains.
1994-95 Ahmednagar Exploration yielded early historic pottery, medieval temple remains and inscriptions.
1993-94 Nanded Middle Paleolithic tools, microliths and medieval remains were identified in submergence project areas.
1993-94 Jalgaon Microlithic sites and Chalcolithic pottery were discovered in Upper Tapi basin villages.
1993-94 Beed Stone mills, sati stones, ruined temples and medieval pottery were documented during village survey.
1993-94 Aurangabad Survey near Ajanta region yielded Middle Stone Age tools, habitation mounds and pottery remains.
1993-94 Ahmednagar Early historic pottery, medieval fortification remains and sculptural fragments were noticed during exploration.
1992-93 Dhulia Exploration in Tapi valley revealed Chalcolithic pottery, microlithic tools and medieval settlement remains.
1992-93 Chandrapur Survey in Wainganga basin yielded microlithic tools, Middle Stone Age implements and habitation deposits.
1992-93 Beed Exploration revealed hero stones, ruined temples, medieval pottery and sculptural remains in Georai Taluka villages.
1992-93 Aurangabad Exploration around Daulatabad and Khuldabad region yielded medieval pottery, architectural fragments and Islamic period remains.
1992-93 Ahmednagar Village-to-village survey revealed medieval temples, hero stones, inscriptions and pottery remains in several villages of Sangamner Taluka.
1991-92 Yeotmal M. Mahadeviah noticed Middle Paleolithic tools, microliths, temples, sati stones and residential structures at Aita, Bilayata, Chimta, Guda, Ghoti, Kelapur and Khadki villages.
1991-92 Nanded M. Mahadeviah noticed Middle Paleolithic tools and microliths at Bhampur, Chinchkhed, Khambhala and Satiguda in Lower Penganga Project area.
1991-92 Beed S. L. Jadhav noticed stone pillars, sculptures, medieval pottery, manuscripts, Hemadpanthi temples and natural rock shelters at Antarwadi, Bhojagaon, Chopdya-Chiwadi, Kathoda and other villages.
1991-92 Ahmednagar Ajit Kumar noticed mounds, pottery, inscriptions, fortification gateways and temples at Aurangapur, Chinchpur, Kondu, Mandu, Nimbagaon and Wadgaon-Pan.
1991-92 Ahmednagar D. N. Sinha noticed medieval inscriptions, deepmala, Hemadpanthi barav, pottery and terracotta beads in Tajnapur Left Irrigation Project area.
1990-91 Beed S. L. Jadhav noticed sati stones, medieval temples, sculptures, pottery, stone mills and bronze Jain images at Ambal, Chincholi, Gondi, Takali, Talwada and other villages.
1990-91 Ahmednagar Ajit Kumar noticed temples, inscriptions, pottery, memorial stones, fortification and sculptures at Dhandharphal, Golewadi, Gunijwadi, Karhe, Nannaj, Nimbgaon and other villages.
1989-90 Osmanabad M. R. Dhekane noticed a Hemadpanthi Siva temple of Yadava period in Lower Terna Project submergence area.
1989-90 Beed S. L. Jadhav noticed medieval step wells, pottery, hero stones, temples and sculptures at Bargaon, Jalgaon, Khandvi, Nimgaonwadi, Nipani Jawalka and other villages.
1989-90 Ahmednagar S. S. Parekh noticed medieval temples, ruins, pottery and Maratha period structures at Ashwi, Quzar and Umbri villages in Sangamner Taluka.
1988-89 Nasik Ajit Kumar noticed mounds with early historic and medieval pottery at Dabargaon, Dhandegaon, Dahigaon, Javada, Nikware, Pimpalwadi and Sadhagaon.
1988-89 Jalgaon Ajit Kumar noticed archaeological remains at Malapur including ancient mound, mud fortification and early historic pottery.
1988-89 Dhulia Ajit Kumar noticed archaeological sites in submergence areas including Bhandrapada, Vadgaon and Wadi yielding early historic, Jorwe and medieval pottery and fortification remains.
1988-89 Beed S. L. Jadhav noticed archaeological remains in Georai Taluka including stone mills, medieval temples, sculptures, hero stones, step-wells and pottery at villages like Aher Vahegaon, Bhadangawadi, Chikli, Dharvanta, Erandgaon, Kajal, Khadki, Kalegaon, Lodatgaon and others.
1987-88 Wardha D. N. Sinha noticed ruined Hemadpanthi temple and early historical pottery at Hinganghat.
1987-88 Amaravati Ajit Kumar discovered mounds yielding early historical and medieval pottery at Morgad and Wadgaon.
1987-88 Ahmednagar S. S. Parekh noticed antiquarian remains of late medieval period in Sangamner Taluka villages.
1986-87 Yeotmal Ajit Kumar noticed early historical and medieval remains at Dighikhanapur, Fatehpur, Kopra and other villages.
1986-87 Amaravati Ajit Kumar noticed early historical and medieval remains at Dhamak and Gaikhed.
1986-87 Ahmednagar S. S. Parekh noticed Late Medieval temples and remains in Kopargaon and Sangamner Taluka.
1985-86 Nanded Ajit Kumar noticed Middle Paleolithic tools in submergence area villages under Lendi Major Irrigation Project.
1985-86 Nagpur M. Mahadeviah noticed Middle Paleolithic sites at Dhudala, Jaipur, Borgaon Kursapur, Kawdapur, Ridhora and Salai Ravi.
1985-86 Ahmednagar S. S. Parekh noticed antiquarian remains of Late Medieval and Maratha period.
1983-84 Gadchiroli S. N. Raghunath discovered a Paleolithic site on Wainganga river near Thameshwansa village.
1982-83 Jalgaon S. R. Raghunath discovered Chalcolithic sites at Baraval, Dhanora and Varavali in Upper Tapi valley.
1982-83 Ahmednagar M. R. Dhekane discovered Upper Paleolithic tools at Bhojade and black-on-red pottery at Rastapur and Shingide.
1981-82 Dhulia L. S. Rao discovered Chalcolithic sites at Kholaj and Pandari yielding black-on-red ware and black-and-red ware pottery.
1981-82 Bhandara S. N. Raghunath located Late Stone Age sites at Urmed, Mul, Sadeswar, Gondpimpri, Bori and Adyal.
1981-82 Aurangabad T. M. Keshava collected Middle Paleolithic tools, scrapers and points at Sultanpura.
1980-81 Osmanabad S. N. Raghunath noticed Chalcolithic pottery at Malkhed and Late Stone Age tools at Kunchur in Bhima river valley.
1980-81 Dhulia S. N. Raghunath and L. S. Rao collected Late Harappan and Malva ware sherds and discovered Jorwe ware sites.
1979-80 Dhulia V. L. Dharurkar collected microlithic tools from Achhi, Akkadese, Arave, Dondaicha, Paste, Pimpri and Varne.
1979-80 Ahmednagar L. S. Rao noticed Yadava period sculptures representing Vishnu, Ganesh, Brahma and others at Gondegaon, Jafrabad and Undingaon.
1978-79 Dhulia V. L. Dharurkar discovered Late Harappan sites at Shevraballi, Varsus and Walkheda.
1978-79 Chandrapur G. K. Mane discovered Megalithic burial site at Kahali and microlithic site at Bandegaon. S. N. Raghunath noticed Lower Paleolithic factory site at Bamragarh.
1975-76 Chandrapur D. Hanumanth Rao discovered sites yielding Lower Paleolithic to microlithic tools and medieval temples in Inchampalli Project area.
1973-74 Dhulia S. A. Sali discovered microlithic and Chalcolithic sites at Boradi and Sarangkheda yielding Savalda Ware, Late Harappan Ware and other pottery.
1973-74 Chandrapur L. K. Sarma and D. Hanumantha Rao discovered a microlithic factory site at Ramdigi and similar sites at Check-Kesambi, Lalpeth and Selur.
1968-69 Dhulia S. R. Rao re-examined Hingoni Budruk, Kaotha and Khaparkheda and found Late Harappan red and buffish ware.
1967-68 Dhulia S. A. Sali explored district for geomorphologic studies in Tapti basin.
1966-67 Dhulia S. A. Sali observed sequence of deposits at Mahunji Pada and recovered Late Stone Age implements.
1965-66 Dhulia S. A. Sali noticed Early, Middle and Late Stone Age tools in cultivation fields at Raypur Bhadgaon.
1965-66 Aurangabad Krishna Kumar located Middle and Late Stone Age artifact sites near Ajanta caves, Ghatotkacha cave and Pitalkhora cave.
1964-65 Dhulia S. A. Sali discovered crude hand axe, Middle Stone Age tools, Chalcolithic habitation sites, temple ruins and Mughal-Maratha remains.
1964-65 Chandrapur Middle Stone Age tools were discovered at Lonhar in Tahsil Warora. Tools include scrapers, blades and points.
1963-64 Dhulia S. A. Sali noticed Middle Stone Age, Late Stone Age, Chalcolithic and medieval temple remains at several places in Taluka Sakri.
1963-64 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan located many Early and Middle Stone Age sites in the basins of Wainganga and Wardha rivers.
1962-63 Jalgaon Microlithic sites at Jalgaon and Vakad and Chalcolithic site at Neri-Budrukh were discovered.
1962-63 Dhulia S. A. Sali explored valley of Kan in Taluka Sakri and recovered Early and Middle Stone Age remains at Badne.
1962-63 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan discovered sites of Early, Middle, Late Stone Age and Megalithic stone circles in the valleys of Godavari, Indravati, Wainganga and Wardha.
1961-62 Dhulia S. A. Sali collected early stone age tools at Bhadne, Middle Stone Age tools from Chhadvel and Perajpur and discovered Chalcolithic habitation sites.
1961-62 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan explored Jharpat river valley and collected pebble tools, bifacial hand axes, cleavers and blade-burin industry specimens.
1960-61 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan discovered prehistoric sites in the basins of Wardha and Wainganga rivers including Papamiya-Tekdi and Jhari-Mangrul.
1960-61 Ahmednagar Shri B. P. Bopardikar explored many sites assignable to Paleolithic, microlithic and early historic period in Rahuri and Parner Taluka.
1959-60 Dhulia During survey of Ranka-nala, a tributary of Tapi, Shri S. A. Sali brought to light interesting sequence of lithic industries in this area.
1959-60 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan discovered Paleolithic sites at Wagheda and Saradpar. The tools include choppers, pebble hand axes, bifacial hand axes and cleavers.
1959-60 Ahmednagar Shri B. P. Bopardikar during exploration found Paleolithic tools including choppers, cleavers and scrapers at Vadhair, Tambhere, Pathre-Khurd, Kamagar-Budrukh and Kamagar-Khas.
1958-59 Chandrapur Shri L. K. Srinivasan found series I and II microlithic and black polished shreds at Bagaram, tools of series II and Neolithic implement at Sironcha and stone circles at Chakalapet.
1958-59 Ahmednagar Shri B. P. Bopardikar of the circle discovered tools of series II mostly scrapers from Baregaon-Nandur, Tandurwaki, Dhanori Budruk and Khurd and Manori-Renapur.
1957-58 Dhulia Shri S. A. Sali of the circle discovered several ancient sites mostly on the bank of the river Tapi and its tributary. The tools typology comprises hand axes, cleavers and scrapers.
1957-58 Dhulia Shri B. B. Lal of the circle during the course of exploration collected Paleolithic and late stone age tools in Kondivate in West Khandesh district.
1957-58 Ahmednagar Shri B. P. Bopardikar of the circle during the course of exploration collected microlith from the river bed at Chichondi Patil.
1956-57 Dhulia Shri P. V. Sonani picked up some lower Paleolithic tools like hand axe and cleavers during the course of exploration in Eklahare, District West Khandesh.
1956-57 Dhulia Shri S. B. Deo and Shri Z. A. Ansari of the circle during the course of exploration in Kukarmunde found site, end, hallow and round scrapers. The material was jasper, agate and less frequency of chalcedony.