Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia
Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia Publication Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia In short A rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, Indian art’s origins can be traced back to Indian cave paintings and rock-cut structures that reflect the ingenuity and skill of their masters. Wondermondo […]
Denisova Cave – the only find of Denisovan humans
This cave contains at least 125,000 years old artifacts left by ancient hominins. After a splinter of bone here has been identified new species of early humans – Denisova hominin or Denisovan.
Gorakhgad hill fort
A nearly inaccessible medieval Maratha hill fort with remnants of fortifications, rock-cut steps.
Lukunsky Grove
The northernmost grove of trees in the world. It consists of low stands of Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Rupr.).
Ary-Mas
Northernmost forest in the world. It consist of low stands of Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Rupr.).
Bhimbetka cave shelters
Group of caves containing a rich collection of cave art, up to 9,000 years old. Some caves have been inhabited for more than 100,000 years.
Jata Shankar, Pachmarhi
A natural cave in a deep ravine. A popular destination for religious tourism, connected to legends about the life of Shiva.
Armamalai Cave – Jain temple with ancient paintings
A natural cave, Jain temple from the 8th century AD. Valuable paintings on the walls and ceiling of the cave.
Irshalgad needle hole
A natural arch – a hole shaped in basalt near the summit of Irshalgad Hill.
Ankai-Tankai hill forts
Impressive medieval hill forts on the plateaus of two table-top mountains. Remnants of fortifications, palace, temples, water tanks.
