Rock Arts in Chhattisgarh

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Rock Arts in Chhattisgarh
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Chhattisgarh, the recently formed state engraved
out of Madhya Pradesh in 2009 has a distinct
geographical and enlightening distinctiveness.
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The state of Chhattisgarh shares its boundaries
with 6 states which are Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh,
Orissa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra
Pradesh. It is rich in human natural resources.
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Its natural resources in minerals, energy,
forests, water and land are some of the
wealthiest resources in the country.
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The state proliferates in the affluence of
cultural heritage, monuments, rock art sites and
archaeological antiquities.
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Department of Culture Archaeology of
Chhattisgarh Government is boarding on several
projects which would bring the civilization and
archaeological legacy of the state to the fore in
International and National pitch and also
ultimately augment the tourism industry.
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In Chamara region in Kanker district of
Chhattisgarh, the Chhattisgarh state department
of archaeology and culture plans to seek help
from NASA and ISRO for research on
10,000-year-old rock paintings depicting aliens
and UFOs.
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The caves come under village Chandeli and
Gotitola. The five unique rock arts in
Chhattisgarh apparently dating back to about
3,000 years was discovered from the dense forests
of Suarlot hills in the Korba district of
Chhattisgarh.
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The rock art show concepts in the form of
geometrical drawings in red ochre are of humans,
mermaids, animals including goat, and a
geometrical pattern which resembles an aeroplane.
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Chhattisgarh is the treasure house of Stone Age
mans rock paintings. These offer a fresh
perspective on the lives of ancient people lived,
their cultures and social interests.
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The environment and the shades of nature come
alive through age old rock paintings. The rock
paintings of Chhattisgarh can be spotted in more
than 31 sites across the state. These reveal the
life and culture of a civilization that lived
years ago.
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The rock arts in Chhattisgarh have become the
reason behind the tourists attraction of
Chhattisgarh. The exploration for stone paintings
in Chhattisgarh started in 1910. The various rock
painting sites are situated at Singhanpur,
Kabrapahar, Basnajhar, Ongna, Karmagarh,
Khairpur, Botalda, Bhanwarkhol, Amargufa,
Sutighat.
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