Lumami, July 20 (MExN): Archaeologists have discovered evidence of prehistoric human habitation in caves and rockshelters of the Naga Hills Ophiolite Belt in Nagaland’s Noklak district, with scientific dating showing the sites were used from around 3,500 years ago to the historical period. A joint team from the Department of History & Archaeology, Nagaland University, and the Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, led by Prof Tiatoshi Jamir, undertook the first preliminary archaeological cave expedition in Noklak district in March this year. The team included Dr Heme Lamthaiu, Dr Limasanen Longkumer, Khumeng T (ARO), Robinson Huidrom and Victoria Leyri from Delhi University, according to Peter Ki, Public Relations Officer, Nagaland University. With assistance from the Chiphur Village Council, the researchers conducted intensive foot exploration of the limestone karst terrain of Chiphur area, identifying five caves and four rockshelters. The State Museum, Department of Art & Culture, Government of Nagaland, along with Nagaland University, plans to hold a public exhibition of the excavation finds in October this year, he said.