A recent study has uncovered that a well and various structures found in the Medinadka forest of Ajjavara village, Sullia taluk, date back to the Stone Age. The well, situated deep within the forest, collects monsoon rainwater from hundreds of acres, which then flows out through a vent. Nearby, a variety of uniquely shaped structures have been discovered in a large open area.
A team of experts, led by a retired professor from the department of ancient history and archaeology at Mulky Sundarram Shetty College in Shirva, visited the site. The team, including history and archaeology lecturer Prashant Shetty, archaeology researcher Subhash Nayak, and students from SMS College Brahmavar, studied these ancient structures. Local leaders, including Rajesh Menala, were also present.
The team described the well as a “miracle construction,” speculating that it may have been built by the same people who inhabited the nearby Adimakale site. In the adjacent area, circular and helical patterns on the ground were observed, which the team believes may be related to astronomy, potentially representing star constellations or solar symbols.
The carvings on the ground were made using iron and metal tools, and caves have also been found in nearby areas like Kariyamoole. Professor Murugeshi noted that the creators of these findings likely lived around 3,000 years ago. Further research at the site is expected to provide more detailed information.
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