All about the mysterious 3-billion-year-old rock at the heart of Bengaluru

Bengaluru's bustling present is anchored by a 3-billion-year-old rock in Lalbagh, a National Geological Monument. This ancient Peninsular Gneiss, formed under immense heat and pressure, predates complex life and civilizations. It has witnessed continental drift and was once part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Prehistoric human settlements also thrived near this enduring geological marvel.

All about the mysterious 3-billion-year-old rock at the heart of Bengaluru
Bengaluru's bustling present is anchored by a 3-billion-year-old rock in Lalbagh, a National Geological Monument. This ancient Peninsular Gneiss, formed under immense heat and pressure, predates complex life and civilizations. It has witnessed continental drift and was once part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Prehistoric human settlements also thrived near this enduring geological marvel.