Telangana - Rare anthropomorphic menhir unearthed in Mulugu
A rare anthropomorphic menhir from the megalithic age has been unearthed by archaeology enthusiasts in the area. The find was made on sunday in the Suddhagutta region of the Mangapet mandal, close to the village of Motlagudem. A human figure with a curly head, an oblong chest, shoulders, and lower waist is shown on the unique menhir, which is four and a half feet tall and wide. Such anthropomorphic menhirs, according to aravind arya Pakide, secretary of the Team of Research on culture and heritage (TORCH) group, were extremely uncommon and only discovered in a few nations.
Menhirs, also known as vertical stones, are frequently discovered in the tombs of prominent members of the neighbourhood. While similar pillars can be found all throughout Telangana, the uncommon monument stone found here is remarkably one-of-a-kind, according to Aravind. Similar man and female shapes have also been discovered carved on stones in the khammam district's Kachanpalli, Galaba, and Gundala regions. The finding of these prehistoric menhirs provide light on the local early human population's history and evolution.
However, it is a tragic loss because hundreds of ancient cemeteries close to kothur village were destroyed to build village homes. The unique memorial stone has also already been shattered in half by site visitors. aravind arya has urged villager leaders and members of the Archaeology Department to act quickly to safeguard the remaining historic site in the wake of this unusual development because it sheds light on the area's rich cultural and historical heritage and should be preserved for future generations.