rock shelters of bhimbetka
states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 2003
location: Madhya Pradesh
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 22.9277777800, 77.5833333300
unesco id: 925
world heritage site: 925
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The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, are a remarkable collection of prehistoric rock art and archaeological remains spanning over 100,000 years. Discovered in 1957, these natural shelters showcase paintings from the Paleolithic to medieval periods, depicting daily life, animals, and rituals of ancient inhabitants. The site offers invaluable insights into human evolution and cultural development, preserved within its rugged sandstone formations.