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...
Posted by | September 15, 2026
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...
Posted by | September 15, 2026
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...
Posted by | July 10, 2026
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...
Posted by | June 16, 2026
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...
Posted by | May 30, 2026
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...
Posted by | May 24, 2026
Finding a rock painting is rarely straightforward. During our documentation work in Badami, we set out to record the well-known wild boar painting. But in a landscape made up entirely...
Posted by | May 17, 2026
At first glance, this might look like any other weathered boulder resting in the landscape, but ancient civilizations had an extraordinary way of turning the simplest elements of nature into...
Posted by | May 17, 2026
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...
Posted by | May 17, 2026
Hidden deep within the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Karnataka, the ancient petroglyphs of Sanganakallu whisper tales from a time long before the dawn of written history. Carved meticulously onto granite...
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