Archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy and Silpi Venkatesh discovered prehistoric rock carvings in the Nalgonda district of Telangana, India, on May 4, 2025 [3, 5]. The rock art, found on a hillock near Ramalingalagudem village, offers insights into Neolithic life dating back 6,000 to 4,000 BCE [3].
The carvings depict bulls, stags, dogs, and human figures, including a scene of a man fighting a tiger, all created using stone tools [3, 5, 6]. These images illustrate prehistoric humans' engagement in hunting and their interactions with nature [3, 5]. The discovery also includes rock shelters used as temporary campsites and grooves indicating where stone axes were sharpened [3, 6].
Dr. Sivanagireddy emphasized the need to preserve the ancient artwork for future generations and has been raising awareness among local villagers about the archaeological significance of the site [3, 5, 6]. This discovery adds to the over 100 rock art sites identified across Telangana, showcasing the artistic skills and lifestyle of people from the Mesolithic to the Iron Age [6].