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Megalithic era pottery unearthed at village farm in Haveri
Haveri: A research team led by MR Shadaksharayya, a former professor from Karnatak University's history and archaeological department in Dharwad, unearthed Megalithic artefacts in Balambeed village, Hirekerur taluk, Haveri district.
The discoveries, found on Mallikarjun Jogihalli's land, include 3000 BC pottery fragments and ancient materials merely six inches beneath the surface. Some findings suggest links to the Palaeolithic era.
The research group, comprising historians Iranna Pattar, Nagarajappa MS, and MM Akki, located this archaeological site and gathered historical evidence from the agricultural land. Their findings include fossils of black-and-red pottery, characteristic of the Palaeolithic and Megalithic periods.
The pottery collection features carinated vessels, pedestal bowls, spouted dishes, and distinctive conical lids with top loops.
The Indian Megalithic culture primarily corresponds to the Iron Age (1500 BC–500 BC), with some sites showing Chalcolithic-Megalithic characteristics. The Palaeolithic period dates to 3000 BC. Previous archaeological discoveries in Karnataka include sites at Maski, Hallur, Chandravalli, Hire Benkal, Coorg, Heggadehalli, and Brahmagiri.
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The Balambeed village site offers fresh insights into the district's historical development.
"The owner of the land came upon pottery while they were digging at least 18 inches. Not only this, many different types of pottery pieces were found in different spots at the farmland, and these are like those we found earlier in Hallur in Hirekerur taluk, Maski, Yallur village in Harapanahalli taluk. Some bone pieces were also found at the same spot," informed Prof Shadaksharayya.
He indicated that these shallow-depth discoveries suggest the presence of substantial Stone Age burial grounds. Initial evidence points towards significant historical value requiring additional research. Former Archaeological Survey of India authority Narashimhaiah previously identified Stone Age implements in the region. "Villages were common among the Megalithic people. Megalithic people cultivated rice, wheat, ragi, and domesticated animals like donkeys and buffalo.
Different types of pottery, including high-quality red and black pottery, are associated with the Megalithic culture, so these fossils are better leads to further studies," Shadaksharayya stated.
"We preserved the fossils that were found in the farmland. We also requested the landowner not to harm such ancient pieces because they are valuable for study, and they also agreed to this," shared MM Akki, another member of this team.
Caption: Ancient pottery and other stone materials belonging to the Palaeolithic and Megalithic era were discovered in the Balambeed village of Hirekerur taluk of Haveri district recently
