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Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
▪ The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs – it is a ancient standing stones in Telangana dating back around 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been included in India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
▪ The site is one of the largest megalithic burial grounds in South India.
About Menhirs
▪ Menhirs are large, upright standing stones, often uncarved, placed individually or in groups.
▪ Purpose: Used for burial, religious, astronomical, or territorial purposes.
▪ Historical Significance: Dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age, menhirs are among the earliest forms of human monumental architecture.
About Megalithic Burial Sites
▪ A megalith is a large stone used in the construction of a monument or structure, either independently or in combination with other stones.
▪ The tradition of constructing such monuments began primarily during the Neolithic Age and continued through the Chalcolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages.
