Over 110 megalithic structures discovered in Kerala

A fascinating discovery has been made in Kerala, where over 110 megalithic structures have been unearthed near the Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad district.

1. Discovery Details: 

 The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conducted the excavation and identified these structures spread across 45 hectares of land.

The megaliths are primarily burial sites, including cists (single and multiple-chambered), stone circles, urns, dolmens, and dolmenoid cists.

2. Construction Materials:

 The structures are built using massive granite slabs and boulders, with some incorporating laterite stones.

3. Significance: 

 These findings are expected to provide new insights into the early Iron Age societies of Kerala, shedding light on their burial practices, belief systems, and social structures.