Prehistoric Grooves Found in Chilkur Forest May Indicate Early Human Activity

Times of India · science

Four deep grooves discovered on a rock surface in Chilkur forest, near Hyderabad, suggest potential prehistoric human activity. Historian Dr. Satyanarayana Dyavanapalli, who found the markings, has urged a scientific investigation to determine their origin and age. The grooves, each about a foot long, may have been formed by sharpening stone implements, possibly dating back to the fifth millennium BCE. Nearby rock art further adds to the archaeological interest, prompting calls for a systematic survey to document and assess the sites' cultural significance.