Megalithic

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 | 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 17, 2026
Guardians of Hutridurga: The Megalithic Stone Circles of Karnataka

High up in the dramatic landscapes of Hutridurga, a silent assembly of ancient stone circles stands watch over the plains. Dating back to Karnataka's Megalithic Age, these meticulous structures were...

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Posted by | May 16, 2026
The Silent Sentinel: A 3,000-Year-Old Winter Solstice Mystery

An 18-foot stone standing quietly for nearly three millennia doesn’t require exaggeration; its presence alone is a command for silence and respect. This monumental menhir is part of a larger...

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Posted by | April 28, 2026
Beyond the Lens: Fieldwork at Yellammana Kolla

This is a glimpse into what fieldwork looks like before the final photographs ever come together. At Yellammana Kolla, tucked within the rugged hill ranges of Salwadagi in the Vijayapura...

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