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Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 16 June 2026
Karekallu Gudda: Karnataka’s Quiet Prehistoric Treasure at Risk

Karekallu Gudda in Tekkalakote remains one of Karnataka’s lesser-known prehistoric landscapes, quietly preserving traces of a world that existed thousands of years ago. Spread across its rocky surfaces are remarkable petroglyphs, engravings of bulls, buffaloes,...

Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 16 June 2026
The “Pregnant Lady” of Hirebenakal: A Neolithic Masterpiece in Stone

Nestled beside the ancient settlement of Rakkasa Beelu, this remarkable rock shelter preserves one of the most significant examples of prehistoric art in Hirebenakal. Spread across a vast ceiling measuring nearly 16 feet wide and...

Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 11 June 2026
RajanKolur: Among Karnataka’s Last Well Preserved Megalithic Landscapes

Hidden within Karnataka's rich archaeological heritage lies RajanKolur, one of the state's last well-protected megalithic burial sites. Quiet and unassuming, this ancient landscape offers a remarkable glimpse into the engineering, beliefs, and burial practices of...

Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 11 June 2026
A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Robert Bruce Foote Museum

Have you ever wondered what one of the world's leading prehistoric museums looks like? The answer lies right here in Karnataka. Nestled in the historic city of Ballari, the Robert Bruce Foote Museum serves as...

Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 11 June 2026
Exploring a Little-Known Petroglyph Site Near Sirsi

Anywhere the word Pandava appears in a place name, it often hints at a story far older than the landscape around it. So we did what we always do,we went looking. As we explored Pandavara...

Posted by Shilpa Bhat | 30 May 2026
Pandavara Betta: Ancient Stone Memories Hidden in Kodagu

Pandavara Betta in Doddamalthe, Kodagu, is one of those hills where history quietly survives in the landscape. Rising above the coffee plantations, the hill holds ancient Dolmens and Menhirs that are believed to date back...

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