Rare Prehistoric Rock Art And Stone Tool Sharpening Grooves Discovered In Sircilla

HYDERABAD: A rare prehistoric rock painting and stone tool sharpening grooves have been found at the Saragundlu hillocks near Jillella village in Rajanna Sircilla district, shedding new light on prehistoric human activity in the region.

The rock paintings are executed in red pigment and the sharpening grooves were carved into the bedrock. These grooves, according to researchers, are believed to have been used by prehistoric communities to sharpen stone tools and are regarded as important evidence of repeated human activity at the site.

The discovery was made during a field survey conducted by Kondaveeti Gopi, Ahobilam Karunakar, Samaleti Mahesh, Patharla Joel and Daripelli Balayya.

The team said it will conduct detailed scientific studies to examine the pigments, motifs and artistic style, which could provide fresh insights into the of prehistoric communities in the region.

The researchers noted that the discovery has the potential to enhance the understanding of prehistoric habitation, artistic expression, hunting traditions and stone tool technology in Sircilla district.

The team has urged the department of heritage to undertake scientific research of the site and initiate steps to notify it as a protected heritage monument to ensure its preservation.