Bhimbetka rock shelters, Rock shelters in India
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site of the Paleolithic, exhibiting the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent.
They were discovered by Indian archaeologist V. S. Wakankar in 1957.
The cultural traditions of the inhabitants of the twenty-one villages adjacent to the site bear a strong resemblance to those represented in the rock paintings.
Bhimbetka is located 45 km South of Bhopal and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Bhimbetka site has the oldest known rock art in the Indian subcontinent, as well as stone age rock paintings.
Location: Raisen district
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