Explore our current affairs section to gain insights into the Megalithic Dolmen site, an intriguing historical landmark. This section sheds light on the unique characteristics of the Indian megalithic civilization, such as its diverse burial practices and the prominence of iron consumption. Furthermore, the megalithic culture is known for constructing remarkable stone edifices like dolmens. Authored by Gaurav N, this informative segment has been rigorously vetted by our distinguished faculty member Kapil Kushwah. It is ready for publication on our website and inclusion in our current affairs news.

1. Plutus Academy

2. Megalithic Dolmen Site
in Karnataka
GS1: Culture

3. Why in the news?
• Recent archaeological excavations
near Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada
• Diverse collection of terracotta
figurines discovered
• Findings include bone and iron
fragments
• Unearths historical significance of
Mudu Konaje megalithic dolmen site

4. MegalithicDolmenSiteatMuduKonaje
• Discovered by historian Pundikai Ganapayya Bhat in the 1980s
• Located approximately 8 km from Moodbidri
• Once the largest megalithic dolmen site with nine dolmens on
a stone hill
• Sadly, only two dolmens remain intact, others have
deteriorated over time

5. Understanding MegalithicCulture
• Characterized by various types of burials and the use of iron
• Construction of large stone monuments like dolmens,
menhirs, and cairns
• Dolmens consist of large clockwise-arranged stone slabs
(orthostats) creating square rooms
• Massive stone slab as capstone closes the square chamber
• Typical round or U-shaped entrance (port-hole) on the eastern
slab
• Known by diverse names in South India, e.g., Kalmane,
Pandavara Mane, Moriyara Mane

6. Dolmen

7. Significance of Terracotta Figurines
• Discovery of eight figurines inside dolmens, disturbed by treasure
hunters
• Figurines include two cow bovines, one mother goddess, two
peacocks, a horse, hand of a mother goddess, and an unidentified
object
• Cow bovines crucial for determining dolmen chronology
• Terracottas provide insights into the Bhoota cult or Daiva Aradhane
of coastal Karnataka
• Parallels to cow goddess figurines in Malampuzha (Kerala) and Egypt
• Terracotta figurines from Mudu Konaje dated to 800-700 BC

8. Terracotta FigurinesFound

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