Stretching between Maharashtra and Goa in the Konkan region of India, are a collection of beautiful ancient rock carvings - The Ratnagiri Petroglyphs These rock carvings were created by early humans between 10,000 and 1,700 years ago. They’re varied in size and depictions, with notable examples like the Ukshi Elephant petroglyph, Kasheli Elephant Engraving and the Barsu petroglyphs. There are over 600 petroglyphs with notable sites exhibiting intricate depictions of human and animal figures, off
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Stretching between Maharashtra and Goa in the Konkan region of India, are a collection of beautiful ancient rock carvings - The Ratnagiri Petroglyphs These rock carvings were created by early humans between 10,000 and 1,700 years ago. They’re varied in size and depictions, with notable examples like the Ukshi Elephant petroglyph, Kasheli Elephant Engraving and the Barsu petroglyphs. There are over 600 petroglyphs with notable sites exhibiting intricate depictions of human and animal figures, off
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Mayuri Patil on Instagram: "The Ratnagiri petroglyphs are a significant collection of ancient rock carvings (geoglyphs) discovered across the Konkan coastline in Maharashtra, India. Estimated to be at least 12,000 years old, these carvings on laterite rock depict human figures, animals, aquatic creatures, and geometric designs, offering insights into a prehistoric civilization. The sites are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Maharashtra state government."
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Mayuri Patil on Instagram: "The Ratnagiri petroglyphs are a significant collection of ancient rock carvings (geoglyphs) discovered across the Konkan coastline in Maharashtra, India. Estimated to be at least 12,000 years old, these carvings on laterite rock depict human figures, animals, aquatic creatures, and geometric designs, offering insights into a prehistoric civilization. The sites are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Maharashtra state government."
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