Edakkal Caves are two extraordinary natural rock formations on Ambukuthi Hill in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India, famous for containing one of the most significant collections of prehistoric rock art in India. The caves are adorned with Neolithic and Mesolithic petroglyphs — ancient carvings in stone — estimated to be over 6,000 years old, depicting human figures, animals, tools, a man with a jar-like object thought to be among the earliest representations of writing in India, and intricate geometric patterns. The name "Edakkal" means "a stone in between" in Malayalam, referring to the large boulder wedged in a cleft of rock that forms the caves. Perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres in the lush Western Ghats, the caves offer breathtaking views across the Wayanad forests. This immersive 360° virtual tour lets you explore the cave interiors and the ancient carvings from your browser, completely free.
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