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write a short note on Bhimbetka

Answer 1

The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period.

it exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.

It is located in the Raisen District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southeast of Bhopal. It is a UNESCO world heritage site that consists of seven hills and over 750 rock shelters distributed over 10 kilometres (6.2 mi).

At least some of the shelters were inhabited by Homo erectus more than 100,000 years ago.

The rock shelters and caves provide evidence of, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica, and a "rare glimpse" into human settlement and cultural evolution from hunter-gatherers, to agriculture, and expressions of spirituality.

Answer 2

The rock shelters of Bhimbetka is a popular archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh. Its large rocks and beautiful cave paintings are excellent evidence of prehistoric art and cultural continuity.

Explanation:

• The Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountain range in central India. It was first discovered in 1958 and named after 'Pandava'(one of the five Pandavas).
• The entire region of these shelters consists of 600 caves in totality. The paintings of these caves displaying the ancient lifestyle and daily activities are an excellent piece of architecture.
• UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in the year 2003.
• The combination of natural colors with the stones and plant leaves and animal fats give a precise and detailed outlook to these paleolithic paintings.
• The use of animal figures is prominent in these paintings and the broken mirror allows the visitors to offer a rich glimpse.

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