write about the megalithic bridge on the um-nyankanah?(250 words)
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Explanation:
The megalithic bridge consists of stone slabs, which are supported by tall stone pillars across the river of Um-Nyakanah. It is said to have been built by Mar Phalangki and U Luh Lyngskor Lamare under the order of the Jaintia King when he had shifted his capital from Sutnga to Nartiang. Hence, this bridge was constructed to carry out trade and communication between the two places.
It has been said that one of the stone slabs was broken by an elephant. But the megalithic bridge still stands strong today and is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.
It is around 500 years old but was broken when an elephant tried to crossing it. Now, there is a 50 years old Steel Bridge and a 10 year old RCC Bridge just next to this bridge.
Because of the rise of the Muwistream during the monsoon a bridge was required to be built for the King's journey from Jaintiapur to Nartiang. The bridge consists of huge well hewn granite stone slabs perched on equally similar pillars. Beside the stone bridge is also the Muwi Waterfalls.
Thlumuwi Stone Bridge is a manmade megalithic bridge located at Chkentalang village is one of the noted historical places in Jaintia Hills and among the best Jowai Tourist Places. Thlumuwi Stone Bridge is an old historical bridge built over Muwi stream by. One can also visit nearby Thlumuwi Falls across Muwi stream. Graveled footpath along with signages has been constructed to enable visitor to visit this picturesque waterfall. The bank of Thlumuwi stream with the cascading Muwi Falls which overlook the stone bridge presents a memorable scenic view to every visitor.
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Explanation:The megalithic bridge consists of stone slabs, which are supported by tall stone pillars across the river of Um-Nyakanah. It is said to have been built by Mar Phalangki and U Luh Lyngskor Lamare under the order of the Jaintia King when he had shifted his capital from Sutnga to Nartiang. Hence, this bridge was constructed to carry out trade and communication between the two places.
It has been said that one of the stone slabs was broken by an elephant. But the megalithic bridge still stands strong today and is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.
It is around 500 years old but was broken when an elephant tried to crossing it. Now, there is a 50 years old Steel Bridge and a 10 year old RCC Bridge just next to this bridge.
Because of the rise of the Muwistream during the monsoon a bridge was required to be built for the King's journey from Jaintiapur to Nartiang. The bridge consists of huge well hewn granite stone slabs perched on equally similar pillars. Beside the stone bridge is also the Muwi Waterfalls.
Thlumuwi Stone Bridge is a manmade megalithic bridge located at Chkentalang village is one of the noted historical places in Jaintia Hills and among the best Jowai Tourist Places. Thlumuwi Stone Bridge is an old historical bridge built over Muwi stream by. One can also visit nearby Thlumuwi Falls across Muwi stream. Graveled footpath along with signages has been constructed to enable visitor to visit this picturesque waterfall. The bank of Thlumuwi stream with the cascading Muwi Falls which overlook the stone bridge presents a memorable scenic view to every visitor.
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