Karnataka

Posted by | September 15, 2026
Where Stone Became Canvas: The Rock Art of Santegudda

Some hills preserve more than landscapes they preserve the stories of countless generations. Perched atop Santegudda in Karnataka's Chitradurga district is an extraordinary rock shelter whose walls have served as...

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Posted by | September 15, 2026
A Rare 3,000-Year-Old Dolmen Unlike Any Other in Karnataka

Throughout our journey documenting Karnataka's archaeological heritage, we have encountered numerous dolmens, each with its own story to tell. Yet few have left as lasting an impression as the remarkable...

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Posted by | September 15, 2026
Project SKAAT Presents: Ancient Karnataka Uncovered – Now Available

After months of research, fieldwork, documentation, and thousands of kilometres on the road, Ancient Karnataka Uncovered is finally here. This coffee table book is the culmination of the Project SKAAT...

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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
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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