Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Kadapa Rock Paintings Considered for National Treasure Status
Imagine old paintings on rocks!
These drawings in Chintakunta, India, are super old, from a time called Mesolithic.
A historian wants them to be recognized as special treasures for the country.
He wrote to the Prime Minister, who is now asking the Ministry of Culture to check them out.
These paintings were first discovered in 1981 and were studied in a book by a man named Erwin Neumayer.
They are very important because they show us what life was like long, long ago!
ASI is considering recognizing Chintakunta rock drawings as a national treasure.
Historian Dr. Jasti Veeranjaneyulu wrote to the Prime Minister about the site's recognition.
The Prime Minister's Office has referred the matter to the Union Ministry of Culture.
Chintakunta is known as a prominent Mesolithic line painting site in South India.
The site was initially described in detail by Erwin Neumayer in his 1993 book.
- Who
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Union Ministry of Culture.
- What
- Recognition of Chintakunta rock drawings as a national treasure is under consideration.
- When
- The matter is currently with the Director General of the ASI.
- Where
- Chintakunta hillock region, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To recognize the historical and cultural significance of the rock drawings.
- Location
- Chintakunta, Kadapa district
- Category
- Mesolithic line painting site
- Discovery Year
- 1981
- Description
- First detailed by Erwin Neumayer in 1993
- Action
- ASI considering national treasure status