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Prehistorig Sites
The antiquity of Hadoti region in south-east Rajasthan is proven by various mounds, cave shelters and cave paintings found in Kota, Bundi and Baran districts. In the opinion of the experts the prehistoric sites discovered in Hadoti belong to various ages of human social growth, and range from Stone Age to early history.
A glimpse of the red, ochre, white and green coloured drawings on rocks provide an insight of the social life aesthetic sense, fears and intellect of early setlers. They have given expression to their thoughts and creativity through cave paintings. The mounds found in Bundi district have yielded arrow heads, terracotta pottery fragments, metallic and earthen utensils; and some coins.
Naldah, Golpur & Garadada
Large painted shelters have been found at these places, which extend along a stream over a vasl area. The painfings are in ditferent colours and some of them significantly overtap each other, which proves that these areas were inhabited during different time periods. The overhanging ledges have been profusely painted with animal figures, flowers, scenes of their daily life and geometrical designs. Some of the biggest canvasses may be found here. The older paintings depict wild animals, human figures and abstract patterns, whereas the later artwork depicts scenes from their agro-pastoral life. Most of the sites are well preserved but remote, which makes it essential to engage a knowledgeable local guide.
Naldah, Golpur & Garadada
Large painted shelters have been found at these places, which extend along a stream over a vasl area. The painfings are in ditferent colours and some of them significantly overtap each other, which proves that these areas were inhabited during different time periods. The overhanging ledges have been profusely painted with animal figures, flowers, scenes of their daily life and geometrical designs. Some of the biggest canvasses may be found here. The older paintings depict wild animals, human figures and abstract patterns, whereas the later artwork depicts scenes from their agro-pastoral life. Most of the sites are well preserved but remote, which makes it essential to engage a knowledgeable local guide.
Tipatiya
The cave painting of Tipatiya are situated within Mukandara Hills Tiger Reserve, and therefore require special permission from the authorities to visit them. A short uphill climb takes you to an awe nspiring façade of animal and human figurines and abstract patterns. Some other sites of interest in this field are located at Bheemlat in Bundi district, Kanyadah in Baran district and on the bank of Chambal River near Kota. YoU are advised to engage a guide to visit prehistoric sites aS they are located in remote areas.