Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bhimbetka is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Madhya Pradesh, India. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka (or Bhim Baithaka) lie in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh and is 45 km south of Bhopal at the southern edge of the Vindhyachal hills. Archeological studies revealed a continuous sequence of Stone Age cultures (from the late Acheulian to the late Mesolithic), as well as the world’s oldest stone walls and floors. The earliest paintings on the cave walls are believed to be of the Mesolithic period.
The caves have evolved over time into excellent rock-shelters, ideal sites for aboriginal settlements. The smooth shape of the rocks has led some scientists to believe that the area was once under water. The rocks have taken on incredible shapes in several stunning hues and textures. Apart from the central place the aboriginal drawings have in human history, the caves themselves offer interesting material for a study of the earth's history.
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Date: 02/28/2009
Owner: Ashish Agarwal
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A lot of paintings on the ceiling of the rock cave in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A portion of rock being lighted up by the sun in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A road sign indicating the parking location at Bhimbetka
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A section of rock standing out from people all around it in Bhimbekta, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A serrated rock with many sharp edges in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
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A sign on a rock at Bhimbetka proclaiming the rock shelter
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Approach terrain to the rock carvings site at Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Blurred image of a figure atop a horse in Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Caves at Bhimbetka form natural shelters in which pre-historic man could survive
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