Bhimbetka

Located 46 km south of Bhopal, Bhimbetka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this rocky terrain of dense forests and craggy cliffs, over 600 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age were recently discovered

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October 20, 2015 13:33 IST

Located 46 km south of Bhopal, Bhimbetka, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this rocky terrain of dense forests and craggy cliffs, over 600 rock shelters belonging to the Neolithic age were recently discovered. Here paintings in over 500 caves depict the life of the prehistoric cave-dwellers. The paintings are usually in red and white with the occasional use of green and yellow colours, with themes taken from everyday events. The scenes depict hunting, horse and elephant riders, animal fights, etc. Animals like bisons, tigers, elephants, antelopes have been abundantly depicted in some caves.