Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs
On 7th March 2025, the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre announced the inclusion of Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Narayanpet district, Telangana) in the tentative list of world heritage sites.
The Menhirs (Standing Stones)
- These are large standing stones (aka menhirs), some reaching heights of 10 to 14 feet, that were likely erected by prehistoric communities, arranged in a pattern.
- Located near the banks of the Krishna River.
- This site is a significant remnant of the megalithic tradition in South Asia, dating back approximately 3500 to 4000 years.
- Archaeologists suggest that these megaliths date back to 1000 BCE – 300 BCE, making them contemporary to the ....
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