Ancient Karnataka

Posted by | July 24, 2026
Project SKAAT at Voices of the Valley: Hirebenakal: An Adventure That Found Us

We are delighted to announce that Project SKAAT will be part of Voices of the Valley – Indie Film Festival. Our short documentary, Hirebenakal: An Adventure That Found Us, chronicles...

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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
Photographing Archaeological Artefacts: Process and Practice

Photographing an object that has survived for thousands of years is, above all, a responsibility. Technical skill matters, but it comes second to respecting the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance...

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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
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,...

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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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