Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Designated a National Monument
The ancient stones in Lianpui village, called menhirs, are now a protected national monument.
The ASI made this decision to preserve the historical importance of the site.
These stones, some of which are intricately carved, were used by the people who lived there long before Christianity.
The stones have carvings of people, animals, and shapes.
The government's recognition will help to protect and learn more about the site.
Lianpui village's menhirs in Mizoram have been declared a monument of national importance.
The declaration was made by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The site contains 114 carved menhirs, along with other ancient relics.
The menhirs are believed to predate the arrival of Christianity in the area.
The recognition was finalized in July after a process that began in 2021.
- Who
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
- What
- Lianpui village's menhirs have been declared a Monument of National Importance.
- When
- The official declaration was made in July.
- Where
- Lianpui village, Champhai district, Mizoram, India.
- Why
- To protect the cultural and historical importance of the site.
- Location
- Lianpui village, Mizoram
- Significance
- Monument of National Importance
- Number of Menhirs
- 114
- Menhir Purpose
- Memorial stones
- Carvings
- Human and animal figures, and patterns
Sources
ASI declares menhir site in Lianpui village in Mizoram as the monument of national importance
ASI declares Mizoram’s Lianpui menhirs monument of national importance
Explained: Why Mizoram's Lianpui Is Now On India’s Heritage Map