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Bhimbetka Rock Shelters – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Why Visit?

  • One of the oldest human habitations in the world (over 30,000 years old).
  • Contains 500+ prehistoric rock paintings, depicting hunting scenes, animals, and daily life.
  • These caves show evidence of early human evolution and cultural practices.

Best Things to See:

  • Zoo Rock – A cave with drawings of animals like elephants, deer, and tigers.
  • Boar Rock – A painting showing a giant boar attacking a man.
  • Auditorium Cave – The largest rock shelter, believed to have been a meeting place.

 Location: Raisen District (Near Bhopal)
 Best Time to Visit: October – March

Highlight: The caves are older than the Egyptian Pyramids and Stonehenge!