8 months ago
Heritage Demarcation at Mudumal Menhirs
The heritage department in Telangana is working to protect a very old and important stone circle site called Mudumal menhirs.
They have marked 13.7 acres of land around the stones to keep them safe.
This site is special because it might get a Unesco heritage tag, which means it's important for the whole world.
However, there are some big power lines passing through the site, which might cause problems for getting the Unesco tag.
The department is asking the power company to move these lines away.
They have also asked for permission to dig and study the site more to tell Unesco about it.
Heritage department demarcated 13.7 acres at Mudumal menhirs site in Narayanpet district.
Site is part of the 'Ursa Major' project and will be fenced to prevent damage.
10 high-tension power lines passing through the site are a concern for the Unesco tag.
Heritage officials are asking PGCIL to shift the power lines away from the site.
Mudumal menhirs site is included in Unesco’s tentative list, and excavations are planned.
- Who
- Heritage department officials, revenue officials, PGCIL representatives
- What
- Demarcation of 13.7 acres at Mudumal menhirs site
- Where
- Mudumal, Narayanpet district, Telangana
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To secure a Unesco heritage tag and prevent damage to the menhirs
Key facts
- Location
- Narayanpet district, Telangana
- Total Area Demarcated
- 13.7 acres
- Previous Demarcation
- 5 acres
- Power Lines Concern
- 10 high-tension lines
- Unesco Status
- Tentative list
Quotes
Heritage department official
A representative from the heritage department involved in the demarcation process
“the site will be fenced to prevent further damage to the menhirs, as several stones have already fallen”
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