Ancient India

Posted by | July 10, 2026
Discovering the Ancient Megalithic Monument of Nalliganahalli

Hidden in the landscape of Karnataka, the megalithic monument at Nalliganahalli offers a remarkable glimpse into a civilization that flourished nearly 2,000–3,000 years ago. Though modest in appearance, this ancient...

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Posted by | July 10, 2026
Echoes of Prehistory: Rock Art and Menhirs at Gavali

At Gavali, we explored a remarkable prehistoric landscape marked by rock engravings believed to date back to the Neolithic and Megalithic periods. Among the most striking motifs are humped bull...

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Posted by | July 7, 2026
Uncovering a Forgotten Megalithic Site Near the Karnataka – Tamil Nadu Border

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...

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Posted by | June 16, 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...

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Posted by | June 16, 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...

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Posted by | June 11, 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...

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Posted by | June 11, 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...

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Posted by | May 30, 2026
Ancient Marks on the Landscape of Chintamani

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...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Beyond the Temples: Hampi’s Hidden Prehistoric Paintings

Hidden quietly along the banks of the Tungabhadra lies something even older than the temples themselves. A couple of kilometres beyond Virupaksha, near the river’s edge, is Baramadevara Gundu —...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Tracing the Badami Rock Paintings: The Search Begins

Finding a rock painting is rarely straightforward. During our documentation work in Badami, we set out to record the well-known wild boar painting. But in a landscape made up entirely...

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