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Friday, October 19, 2018

ರತ್ನಗಿರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಚೀನ ಶಿಲಾ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು - The petroglyphs of Ratnagiri

The petroglyphs of Ratnagiri - OPINION - The Hindu: The recent discovery of 1,000 rock carvings on Maharashtra’s Konkan coast is expected to provide new insights into the early history of the region. Jayant Sriram reports on the archaeological significance of these petroglyphs, which are estimated to be 12,000 years old




“The discovery of the petroglyphs fill a huge gap in the history of the Konkan region.” (Clockwise from top): A large engraving of an elephant in Ukshi village in north Ratnagiri, where a circular viewing gallery has been constructed, along with an inscription that explains the art work’s significance; and an eight ft-long petroglyph in Devache Gothane village in Rajapur district, Maharashtra.Prashant Nakwe

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