A technology for drilling developed during the Mature Phase (c. 2600–1900 BCE) of the Indus Valley Civilisation. It was made from stones such as chert and jasper. Two types of drills have been excavated from the Indus Valley sites, namely, tapered cylindrical drill and constricted cylindrical drill.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Tube Drill." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/tube-drill/.
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