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Painting at Goa’s Mauxi village

Ancient rock carvings in Mauxi (Mhaus)

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has confirmed the discovery of ancient rock carvings in Mauxi (Mhaus) village, Goa.

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About Prehistoric rock paintings of India:

  • The discovery of ancient rock carvings along the dry riverbed of the Zarme river in Mauxi (Mhaus) village, Goa, dates back to the Neolithic period.
  • The carvings were etched into meta basalt rock and depict animals such as zebus, bulls, and antelopes, alongside footprints and cupules (hemispherical cup-shaped depressions).
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