Malampuzha, Palakkad: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a significant number of megalithic structures near the Malampuzha Dam in Kerala. The ASI shared the findings on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, along with images of the ancient structures.

"Recent explorations near the Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad, Kerala, have led to a fascinating discovery of megalithic structures spread across island-like mounds. A team from the Archaeological Survey of India surveyed the area and identified more than 110 megaliths spanning 45 hectares of land. Most of the burials are of the cist variety—both single and multiple chambered—along with stone circles, urns, dolmens, and dolmenoid cists. These structures are primarily built using massive granite slabs and boulders, with some incorporating laterite stones," ASI stated on X.

The ASI further noted that this cluster of megalithic burials is expected to offer new insights into the early Iron Age societies of Kerala and their belief systems.

The structures were discovered on hillocks near the Malampuzha Dam, resembling small islands. Researchers believe the site could provide a deeper understanding of ancient burial practices and early human settlements in the region.

The discovery in Kerala follows the recent unearthing of ancient inscriptions in the Lankamala Reserve Forest of Andhra Pradesh.