Edakkal Caves

India's Neolithic Marvel

Discovered by Fred Fawcett during a hunting trip to Wayanad in 1890.

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Located on the western side of Edakkalmala.

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Recognized as a Neolithic habitat with pictorial paintings dating back to 6000 B.C.

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Comprises two distinct chambers with notable dimensions.

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Renowned as the sole location in India with Stone Age carvings.

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Features carvings from both the Neolithic and Mesolithic periods.

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Contains inscriptions in Tamil and Brahmi Script alongside other graphic carvings.

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Exhibits petroglyphs, the oldest of which are 8,000 years old.

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Associated with the Indus Valley Civilization, particularly due to unique symbols like 'A man with a jar cup.'

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