Expedite steps to conserve petroglyphs on Edakkal caves: Dr. Varier
The Hindu
‘Urbanisation and construction activities posing a threat’
Notable epigraphist M.R. Raghava Varier has urged the State government to expedite steps to conserve the petroglyphs on the Edakkal caves and Thovari hills in the Wayanad district scientifically.
While presenting a paper on ‘An introduction to Edakkal Rock Art’ at a three-day workshop on ‘Preserving Edakkal’, being organised by the State department of Archaeology at Sulthan Bathery,Dr. Varier said that the rock art of Edakkal was an invaluable world heritage with its engravings, and the style and techniques of depiction. As the urbanisation and construction activities in the vicinity of the site were posing a serious threat to the neolithic site, it should be addressed properly, he said.
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