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Telangana to Excavate Mudumal Megalithic Site
Telangana is going to dig up an old site called Mudumal in September.
This site is very old, about 3,000 years!
The government wants to make it a special place recognized by UNESCO.
They are going to dig to learn more about the people who lived there long ago.
They are also building things like roads and places for visitors.
A minister even started the project by laying a foundation stone.
Some people think this site shows old knowledge about stars and space.
Telangana to start digging at the 3,000-year-old Mudumal megalithic site in September.
The site is currently on UNESCO's tentative list for World Heritage status.
Excavations aim to learn about the prehistoric communities that built the site.
Developmental activities include building visitor accommodations, a site office, and an approach road.
Minister Vakiti Srihari laid the foundation stone for the megalithic park's development.
- Who
- Telangana government, Heritage department, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Deccan Heritage Academy Trust
- What
- Excavation and development of the Mudumal megalithic site
- Where
- Narayanpet district, Telangana
- When
- Excavations to commence in September
- Why
- To secure UNESCO World Heritage status and understand prehistoric communities
Heritage Preservation
Developmental Activities
Focus on Excavation
Heritage Preservation
The primary focus is on archaeological excavations to understand the site's history and culture.
Developmental Activities
Developmental activities like building infrastructure and amenities are also being prioritized.
Key facts
- Site Age
- 3,000 years old
- Location
- Narayanpet district, Telangana
- UNESCO Status
- Tentative list
- Excavation Permissions
- Secured from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- Developmental Activities
- Visitor accommodation, site office, approach road, power line relocation, basic amenities, documentation team, scientific survey
- Foundation Stone
- Laid by Minister Vakiti Srihari
- Significance
- Ancient astronomical knowledge
Quotes
Veda Kumar
Chairman of the Deccan Heritage Academy Trust
“The inclusion of the Mudumal megalithic site in Unesco’s world heritage tentative list is a landmark achievement for Telangana. The megalithic standing stones represent an example of ancient astronomical knowledge.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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