Archaeology

Posted by | June 16, 2026
It’s Never “Just” a Stone Tool : The Art of Photographing Ancient Tools

At first glance, most people see only a stone tool- an object from the distant past, simple and unremarkable. But when viewed through the lens of archaeological documentation, the approach...

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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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Posted by | May 30, 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...

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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
The Rock Gongs of Watgal : When Children Become Keepers of History

We arrived at Watgal searching for traces of prehistory.Instead, history found us through a group of school children. They moved across the landscape with ease, pointing out forgotten forts, ancient...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
Ancient Cupmarks Discovered Along Kumta’s Coast

In 2024, during a walk along the coast of Kumta, Dinesh Maneer noticed something unusual. Etched into the rock surface were markings that did not appear natural. At first, it...

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