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SKaAT: Showcasing Karnataka’s Ancient Treasures. A project supported by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Karnataka.

In the rich tapestry of Karnataka's history, hidden beneath its sprawling landscapes, lie the invaluable treasures of our prehistoric past. Prehistoric sites are vital in comprehending human history and culture. They offer invaluable glimpses into the lifestyles, beliefs, and practices of our ancestors, helping us understand early human existence, migration patterns, technological advancements, social structures, and artistic expressions. Preserving and exploring these sites enriches our understanding of our shared heritage and the profound legacy left by our predecessors. This page showcases some extraordinary prehistoric remains of Karnataka!!

14/09/2026

Sometimes, the rock shelter is only the beginning.

At Neelagunda, Gadag district, we spotted a rock shelter and followed one of the biggest lessons this project has taught us: when you see a rock shelter, explore it.

Just about half a kilometre away, we spotted this rock shelter . A closer look revealed faint 50–60+ animal figures, including bulls and dogs, along with three rock gongs.

We believe the paintings could date to the Neolithic period, around 4,000–5,000 years ago, but the site needs specialist examination before that can be confirmed.

And time may be running out.

Quarrying is already happening around the site. We’ve informed the concerned authorities and hope the site can be properly studied and documented before it disappears.

If this site has already been reported, let us know. We’ll happily update the description and credit the earlier documentation.

📍 Neelagunda, Gadag, Karnataka
In the field : Dinesh & Sudheer
Video : Dinesh & Sudheer

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07/09/2026

The best part of Echoes on Stone wasn't the paintings. It was the conversations they started.

From students experiencing Karnataka's prehistoric rock art for the first time to heritage enthusiasts sharing their thoughts and questions, every interaction reminded us why these stories deserve to be seen beyond archaeological sites.

A heartfelt thank you to Dayananda Sagar Pre-University College, Sagar Fiesta, and Mr. Kumar, Director of DSPUC, for giving us the opportunity to bring Echoes on Stone to campus and introduce students & enthusiasts to this remarkable chapter of Karnataka's heritage.

To our wonderful volunteers, thank you for your enthusiasm, curiosity, and for helping us share these stories with every visitor who walked through the exhibition.

And to everyone who stopped, explored, asked questions, and became part of the conversation, thank you. You made Echoes on Stone what it was.

If you'd like to host Echoes on Stone at your school, college, institution, or community space, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM.

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28/08/2026

Bengaluru, here's your chance to step into Karnataka's prehistoric past.

Tomorrow, we're bringing Echoes on Stone, a photo exhibition exploring Karnataka's rich prehistoric rock art, to Dayananda Sagar Pre-University College.

Explore 32 documented rock art prints from 20 locations across Karnataka, uncover hidden stories from our prehistoric past, and meet the team behind Project SKAAT as we share the journey of documenting these remarkable sites.

Whether you're interested in history, archaeology, photography, or simply curious about Karnataka's heritage, we'd love to welcome you.

📍 Dayananda Sagar Pre-University College, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru
🗓️ 29 August
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Free and open to all.

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25/08/2026

Every journey begins with curious people.
And, that's how this one began.

As we now prepare for Echoes on Stone, we're looking for three such curious volunteers to join us on 29 August.

More than helping us run an exhibition, we're looking to meet people who are genuinely passionate about Karnataka's history, archaeology, prehistory, heritage, and storytelling. If you've ever found yourself fascinated by ancient sites, forgotten stories, or the idea of preserving our shared past, we'd love to hear from you.

This is also an opportunity to get to know the Project SKaAT team and become part of a growing community working to document and celebrate Karnataka's heritage.

Before the exhibition, we'll take you through everything you need to know, so you'll be ready to confidently share these stories with our visitors.

📍 Dayananda Sagar Pre-University College, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru
🗓️ 29 August
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, fill out the application through the link in our bio.

Applications close soon. Selected volunteers will be contacted directly.

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23/08/2026

Before stories were written, they were painted.

Long before the grand temples of Aihole, Badami, or Belur, Karnataka's earliest inhabitants left behind stories etched on stone.

Echoes on Stone: An Exhibition Exploring Karnataka's Prehistoric Rock Art brings these remarkable paintings into a college setting as part of Sagar Fiesta, introducing the next generation to a chapter of our heritage that often goes unnoticed.

📍Dayananda Sagar Pre-University College, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru
📅 29 August

More details soon.

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11/08/2026

Some of Karnataka’s oldest monuments are still standing among us.

In and around Koira, Bengaluru Rural, menhirs still stand in fields, along roadsides, and within landscapes that have changed around them. Many others have already disappeared, and the ones that remain continue to face pressure from human activity.

During our documentation, we placed the remaining menhirs of this region on our top-priority list for conservation.

We're glad to share that the Department of Archaeology, Museums & Heritage has now begun working towards the conservation of these last remaining menhirs in the region.

This is why we document. Not just to photograph the past, but to make sure the stories and monuments that are still standing today have a chance to remain for tomorrow.

There are many more such sites across Karnataka that need attention.

Know a prehistoric site that deserves to be documented? Tell us about it in the comments.

And follow project SKaAT as we continue exploring, documenting, and bringing Karnataka's hidden heritage into the conversation.

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