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Ancient rock art site Nilgiris

April 18 , 2023 589 days 638 0
  • An ancient rock art site near Jackanarai village in Kotagiri Block, was discovered recently.
  • This has depiction around 40 abstract rock paintings.
  • The red-ochre art, comprise abstract geometrical images, mostly lines, anthropomorphic figures and what could be depictions of weaponry.
  • This could be the 16th such site recorded in the district. 
  • It may have cultural link with local Kurumba tribe.

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