Prehistoric Burial Sites Unearthed In Mulugu

In a remarkable archaeological development, the Telangana heritage department has identified extensive prehistoric burial sites in the Godavari basin, shedding light on early human life in the region.

Acting on local inputs and under the guidance of Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, a technical team surveyed Motlagudem and surrounding areas in Mulugu district, located 120 km from Warangal city.

Hundreds of such burial sites have been identified in the Eturnagaram agency area, including Damaravai, Jaggaram, Gangaram, Rangapuram and Kamaram, and in the Mangapet mandal area, including Mallur Gutta, Motlagudem, Komuraram, Chettupalli, Kanchanpalli, Galaba, Dongathogu and Gundala.

The findings include hundreds of dolmen burial structures - locally known as Rakasi Bandalu (giant stones) and Rakasi Guhalu (giant caves).

Spread across nearly 100 acres in Kappalayi Gutta, these structures feature massive sandstone slabs, some weighing up to 20 tons, arranged in a planned layout resembling an ancient settlement. Each burial includes a stone trough and a circular boundary, indicating advanced construction skills and social organisation.

Experts say the structures reflect beliefs in life after death, similar to ancient burial traditions across South India and even comparable to the pyramids of Egypt.

However, many sites face damage due to human activity and natural deterioration, prompting calls for the urgent preservation of this significant cultural heritage.