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BN Reddy Hills Prehistoric Lithic Site

Also known as: Rai Durg Lithic Site, Prashasan Nagar Rock Art

Built
c. 2500 BCE
Status
At risk
Access
open
Area
Rai Durg

Natural granite rock formations where archaeologists documented prehistoric stone-tool manufacturing sites and cupules.

History & Story

Archaeological surveys in the granite ridges of Rai Durg and BN Reddy Hills identified microlithic tools, polished stone axes, and cup-mark carvings indicating an active Neolithic settlement over 4,500 years ago.

Location & Getting There

Area / Locality: Rai Durg
Coordinates: 17.42421° N, 78.39543° E
Access: open
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Sources & Further Reading

Karthik Vatsavayi — (Lesser Known) Historic Sites of Hyderabad ↗