Significance of Megalithic Monuments in Mudumal

Author(s)	Mr. Venkat Reddy
Country	India
Abstract	This study focuses on the Mudumal megalithic complex, a prominent prehistoric site in the Narayanpet district of Telangana, dating back approximately 3,000 years. Field investigations conducted in this region, combined with a detailed examination of earlier scholarly reports, have brought to light a wide range of architectural forms associated with the megalithic cultural tradition. These findings provide crucial insights into the social, ritual, and technological practices of the communities that once inhabited this area. At the Mudumal site, diverse types of megalithic features have been documented, including cist burials, cairn burials, large upright stone slabs known as menhirs, systematically arranged alignments, and symbolic engravings such as cup marks and petroglyphs carved onto rock surfaces. These structures reflect not only funerary customs but also indicate multiple functional dimensions ranging from memorial practices to astronomical observations.
Keywords	Megalithic , Menhir ,Cist ,Alignment ,Cup marks ,Petroglyphs , Cairn.
Field	Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-24

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