Telangana: Ancient Mudumal megalithic menhirs enter UNESCO’s Tentative Heritage List
Telangana: Ancient Mudumal megalithic menhirs enter UNESCO’s Tentative Heritage List
Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been added to India’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 80-acre site features standing stones aligned with celestial bodies, used for funerary rites and astronomical observations. Local folklore venerates some stones as sacred.
Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been added to India’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 80-acre site features standing stones aligned with celestial bodies, used for funerary rites and astronomical observations. Local folklore venerates some stones as sacred.