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Posted by | October 11, 2026
Deccan Herald Reports on Gadag Rock Art Discovery | Project SKaAT

Sometimes, putting a site on the map is only the beginning. We came across what appeared to be a possible new archaeological site during our assignment in Neelagunda, Gadag. Before...

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Posted by | September 15, 2026
Ancient Rock Paintings Near Hampi: An Unexpected Discovery

Every meaningful discovery begins with a moment of curiosity. During what was meant to be a brief stop near Malyavantha Hill in Hampi, our attention was drawn to an unassuming...

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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 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
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 | 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
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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