Ariyannur Umbrellas, Prehistoric burial site in Thrissur district, India.
The Ariyannur Umbrellas consist of six large stone structures, with four completely preserved and two partially damaged megalithic formations.
Dating back to approximately 2000 BCE, these burial monuments were designated as a protected site by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1951.
The stone structures, called Kudaikkallu in Malayalam, represent ancient burial practices and serve as evidence of megalithic traditions in Kerala.
The site is located at coordinates 10.605764, 76.085213 and can be accessed via Thrissur railway station, situated 25 kilometers from the location.
Each umbrella stone features a curvilinear laterite structure with a wide circular flat base supported by four vertical stone pillars.
Location: Thrissur district
GPS coordinates: 10.60576,76.08521
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:27
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