Historical Sights and Heritage

Archaeological Sites

a. Ruins of St. Augustine Church

• Built: 1602
• Destroyed: Collapse of its vault in 1842
• Significance: A once-magnificent structure with a 46-meter high tower still standing

b. Usgalimal Rock Carvings

• Location: South Goa
• Age: Believed to be 20,000+ years old
• Features: Over 100 petroglyphs depicting animals and humans