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Bhimbetka
Bhimbetka is primarily famous for housing a number of prehistoric rock paintings in South Asia. The Rock Shelters found at Bhimbetka show the earliest traces of human existence in India. According to archaeologists, these caves were inhabited over 30,000 years ago.
- The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are a World Heritage Site and, according to the Archaeological Society of India, show signs of the earliest human habitation.
- They also feature rock art which shows the evolution in painting as a form of expression.
- The dawn of mankind continues to be one of the most fascinating periods of our history. We are ready to embark on any vehicle that takes us back in time and provides insights into the lives and struggles of early man.
- Prehistory, the period before recorded history was documented following the invention of writing systems, is divided into Stone, Bronze and Iron Age. These names are based on the technologies that humans used during these times.
- A common answer when exploring the earliest traces of prehistory in India is the Indus Valley civilization of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
- The Indus Valley Civilization, dating back 5000 years, is one of the first recorded civilizations: a society which has economic, political, social and cultural interactions.
- Yet the oldest human settlement in India can in fact be dated to as far back as 1,00,000 years, with rock paintings and art which date back to 30,000 years ago.
- Some of the oldest paintings show human forms and animals in geometrical shapes, similar to how children these days begin drawing through geometrical forms.
- The art on these rock shelters show animals like elephants, horses, deer, peacocks and bison: a rock shelter named Zoo Rock is one of the main attractions here. You can also see art depicting humans on horses, with
- weapons like arrows and spades.
- As the ability to paint evolved, so did the sophistication of images.
- Some are superimposed over others, showcasing battle scenes, soldiers’ march, and celebrations with dance and music. These rock drawings trigger the imagination, acting like a time machine across the memory lane of human evolution.
- UNESCO declared the rock formations a World Heritage Site in 2003.
General Information of Bhimbetka
Where is bhimbetka located?
Madhya Pradesh state
Bhimbetka rock shelters. Bhimbetka rock shelters, series of natural rock shelters in the foothills of the Vindhya Range, central India. They are situated some 28 miles (45 km) south of Bhopal, in west-central Madhya Pradesh state.
Who discovered Bhimbetka?
Dr V. S. Wakankar
Dr V. S. Wakankar (one of the most renowned archeologists), discovered these caves in 1958. The word ‘Bhimbetka‘, derived from ‘Bhim Baitka’. These caves are named after ‘Bhima’, one of the five Pandavas of Mahabharata.
What is the importance of Bhimbetka in history?
The site of Bhimbetka has stood the test of time and remains an important testimony to the human activities that happened hundred thousands of years ago. These paintings help in understanding the life of a pre-historic man. The credit for its discovery goes to VS Wakankar.
Why were the Bhimbetka caves inhabited from Stone Age to history?
Why were the bhimbetka caves in India inhabited from stone age to history? … Some of the Stone Age rock paintings found among the Bhimbetka rock shelters are approximately 30,000 years old. The caves also deliver early evidence of dance. They were declared a World Heritage Site in 2003
Food of Bhimbetka
Since Bhimbetka is more of a tourist spot rather than a complete city, most of the eating revolves around the city of Bhopal. Early morning in Bhopal you can find various stalls serving Poha Jalebi. It sounds like a twisted combination, but is very famous amongst the local people in this region.
Top excursions in Bhimbetka
Bhimbetka is well known for its caves. But apart from the caves Bhojpur and Hoshangabad are worth visiting.
The mysterious Bhojpur Temple is an unfinished Hindu temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhojpur Village. The temple’s construction was left abandoned for reasons that are still unknown.
Hoshangabad was earlier called Narmadapur after the Narmada river. Later the name was changed to Hoshangabad after Hoshang Shah Gori. Hoshangabad is famous for its beautiful ghats along the banks of the Narmada river, Sethani ghat is a major attraction.
The detailed information of Bhojpur and Hoshangabad is given below :
How to reach Bhimbetka?
Bhimbetka is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh at the heart of India. It is just 40 km from Bhopal and is easily accessible by road from most major cities of Madhya Pradesh. Here is how to reach Bhimbetka:
BY AIR
Raja Bhoj airport is the nearest airport to Bhimbetka. Located at a distance of around 45kms from Bhimbetka, the airport is connected to the major domestic airports via regular flights.
BY TRAIN
The capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is the nearest railhead to Bhimbetka. The railhead is around 37kms away from Bhimbetka and is connected to all the domestic railheads.
BY ROAD
Decent roads connect Bhimbetka to the neighboring cities of Madhya Pradesh. The state and private buses ply decent service to the visitors.
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