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Prehistoric

News:

Archaeological survey of India has raised the concern over the defacement of Prehistoric rock painting at Pandavulagutta in JayashankarBhuplpally district of Telangana.

Important Facts:

The prehistoric rock paintings resemble the most ancient Rock painting at Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh
The prehistoric rock paintings of JayashankarBhupalpally district in Telangana are prey to confessions of undying love and names is marked for posterity.
Pandavulagutta is home to painted rock shelters dating to 10000 BC-8000 BC which include

An 8th century inscription of the Rashtrakuta period.
Painted frescoes from the 12th century Kakatiya Empire.
The Kakatiya artists have painted scenes from the Mahabharata and the elephant-headed Ganesha.

Pandavulagutta, millennia-old rock paintings is facing Increasing defacement due to scraped graffiti and smeared oil paints.
The concern have been raised for the state government to protect and preserve the paintings. Till date no preventive measures have been taken by any responsible agency.