Development of Rock-Cut Architecture

Mesolithic Rock-Cut Architecture and Art in India

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Historical Context

  • The Mesolithic period (10,000 to 4,000 BCE) was a transition between the Palaeolithic and Neolithic ages.
  • This era saw technical and creative progress.
  • Rock-cut architecture refers to carving temples, dwellings, or tombs out of solid rock.
  • These structures were not just shelters but also ritual spaces and artistic canvases.

    • Key Sites

  • Bhimbetka (Madhya Pradesh): A UNESCO World Heritage site with over 700 rock shelters. Paintings here depict hunting, animals (deer, bison), birds, and human activities.
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