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==Edakkal Caves==
==Edakkal Caves==
{{main article|Edakkal Caves}}
{{main article|Edakkal Caves}}
Three pre-historic caves known as the Edakkal Caves, dating from at least 5000 BC, had been discovered on Ambukuthi mala. There are stone age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves. In late 2007, a major effort had been initiated by several archaeologists - both Indian and Western to have the [[UNESCO]] declare the site of the Edakkal Caves a [[World Heritage Centre]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/28/stories/2007102851830300.htm |title=(削除) Archived (削除ここまで)(削除) copy (削除ここまで) |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029212550/http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/28/stories/2007102851830300.htm |archive-date=29 October 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Three pre-historic caves known as the Edakkal Caves, dating from at least 5000 BC, had been discovered on Ambukuthi mala. There are stone age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves. In late 2007, a major effort had been initiated by several archaeologists - both Indian and Western to have the [[UNESCO]] declare the site of the Edakkal Caves a [[World Heritage Centre]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/28/stories/2007102851830300.htm |title=(追記) The (追記ここまで) (追記) Hindu : Kerala / Kozhikode News : Archaeologists rock solid behind Edakkal Cave (追記ここまで) |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071029212550/http://www.hindu.com/2007/10/28/stories/2007102851830300.htm |archive-date=29 October 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
There are seemingly different sets of works. The older group of cave paintings and engravings, going back at least 7000 years, depict pre-historic tribal chieftains, elephants, queens and tools. A less ancient script from the 3rd or 4th century BC is also seen in the complex of caves.
There are seemingly different sets of works. The older group of cave paintings and engravings, going back at least 7000 years, depict pre-historic tribal chieftains, elephants, queens and tools. A less ancient script from the 3rd or 4th century BC is also seen in the complex of caves.
Above the caves are views of the mountainous junction of the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The nearest major town is Sulthan Bathery that is around 12 km away, while the closest urban centre is Ambalavayal that is located at a distance of 4 km.
Three pre-historic caves known as the Edakkal Caves, dating from at least 5000 BC, had been discovered on Ambukuthi mala. There are stone age pictorial writings on the walls of these natural caves. In late 2007, a major effort had been initiated by several archaeologists - both Indian and Western to have the UNESCO declare the site of the Edakkal Caves a World Heritage Centre.[1]
There are seemingly different sets of works. The older group of cave paintings and engravings, going back at least 7000 years, depict pre-historic tribal chieftains, elephants, queens and tools. A less ancient script from the 3rd or 4th century BC is also seen in the complex of caves.
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