Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Prehistoric Settlement Evidence Unearthed in Karnataka Village
Scientists found old things like stone tools and drawings on rocks in a village called Meenakere.
They discovered carvings of a bison and a cow, which are very old, dating back thousands of years.
These pictures show that people who lived there long ago drew animals and used tools.
The team also found other tools, which tells us about the early people who lived in this area.
The scientists need to check the age of the findings.
They want to protect these old things so they don't get damaged.
Researchers discovered evidence of a prehistoric settlement in Meenakere village.
Findings include microlithic tools, a polished axe, pottery, and petroglyphs.
A bison petroglyph (3000 BCE) resembles an Indian bison.
A cow image was also identified, as well as other monolithic figures.
The findings are awaiting verification from authorities.
- Who
- Vijayanagara Exploration Research Team
- What
- Found evidence of a prehistoric human settlement
- When
- Findings date back to the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Megalithic periods
- Where
- Meenakere village, near the Hagari river, Karnataka
- Why
- To understand the region's prehistoric past
Current Findings
Future Steps
Expert Opinion on Findings
Current Findings
Experts and locals call for immediate preservation of these unique engravings.
Future Steps
The findings are awaiting carbon dating and verification by state authorities.
- Location
- Meenakere village, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka
- Findings
- Microlithic tools, polished hand axe, pottery, petroglyphs
- Petroglyph Details
- Image of a bison (gaur) and a cow
- Estimated Date of Bison Petroglyph
- Around 3000 BCE, Neolithic period
- Research Team
- Vijayanagara Exploration Research Team
- Nearby Discovery
- Megalithic-era monolithic human figures in Kumati village
- Verification Status
- Findings await carbon dating and verification by authorities
