It all began with a message from one of our followers.

After Yashu BV suggested that we visit a site near Harohalli, close to the border between the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, we came across something extraordinary – a cluster of large stone circles unlike anything we had encountered during our documentation of megalithic sites across Karnataka last year.The structures stood out immediately.

Their scale, layout, and distinctive construction suggested that this was no ordinary find. Intrigued by what we had discovered, we documented the site in detail and later shared photographs with Dr. Srikumar Menon, one of India’s leading researchers in megalithic archaeology, to better understand its possible significance.

Based on the visible features, the structures are believed to date to the Megalithic period, a prehistoric era associated with stone-built burial and memorial monuments across South India. However, detailed fieldwork, archaeological surveys, and scientific analysis will be required to confirm their age, function, and cultural context.

What makes this site especially remarkable is not just the impressive scale of the stone circles, but how little is currently known about them. Despite their striking presence in the landscape, they remain undocumented and largely unexplored.

Recognizing the potential archaeological importance of the discovery, we have submitted our documentation to the Department of Archaeology for further investigation.

Sites like this serve as a powerful reminder that Karnataka’s prehistoric landscape still holds many secrets. Even today, there are ancient places waiting to be properly studied, documented, and understood. We hope this discovery encourages deeper research and contributes to a broader understanding of South India’s rich and still unfolding ancient past.