Konankuntlu Hill in Chintamani, Karnataka, still carries visible traces of human life from thousands of years ago.

Across this landscape, dolmens, stone circles, rock shelters, and ancient rock paintings quietly tell stories of the people who once lived here.

These remains offer a rare glimpse into Karnataka’s prehistoric past — a place where different layers of history continue to survive in the open, waiting to be noticed.

At the same time, sites like these remind us of the importance of careful conservation and documentation, so that these fragile traces are protected for the future.