Prehistoric Burial Sites Discovered in Mulugu District
Hundreds of such burial sites have been identified across the Eturnagaram agency area, including villages in Damaravai, Tadvai and Mangapet mandals.
Hyderabad: The department of heritage said it had identified several prehistoric burial sites in Motlagudem of Mulugu district, highlighting the presence of early human settlements in the Godavari river basin. The burial structures, located about 120 km from Warangal, are locally known as Rakasi Bandalu and Rakasi Guhalu.
These ancient sites are believed to date back to the Stone Age and provide insights into the lifestyle, customs and social structures of early humans. Acting on information from locals, a technical team Prof. Arjun Rao, along with Dr P. Nagaraju and A. Raju visited the site under the directions of Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary.
Officials said several sites have been damaged over time, with stone slabs removed for construction and troughs used for livestock. Many areas have now turned into forest patches. Hundreds of such burial sites have been identified across the Eturnagaram agency area, including villages in Damaravai, Tadvai and Mangapet mandals.
At Kappalayi Gutta, large dolmen burial structures made of sandstone slabs were found spread over nearly 100 acres. Each structure consists of four vertical stones topped with a heavy capstone weighing up to 20 tonnes, indicating advanced craftsmanship. Experts said the structures reflect beliefs in life after death, similar to burial traditions seen across South India.
