Megalithic rock-cut tomb in Wayanad
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| BURIAL STRUCTURE:The rock-cut tomb discovered at Mukranmoola in the Neykuppa forest under the South Wayanad Forest Division. |
A megalithic rock-cut tomb has been found at Mukranmoola in the Neykuppa forest, under the Chethalayath forest range, in Wayanad district.
Tribesmen grazing their cattle found the single-chambered, circular, and domical roofed tomb, cut in soft laterite.
The tomb, 7 feet in height and of 7-foot diameter, had a small square opening on the top. The rock-cut caves or rock-cut tombs are considered Iron Age burial structures. These are commonly found in the northern districts of the State where there are laterite beds.
The structure was similar to the one found at Choondal in Thrissur district some years ago.
Dolmens, urns, cists, menhirs, umbrella stones, and hood stones had also been identified to the age.
Cists and urns were commonly found in the district.
Archaeologists and historians believed that making a rock-cut tomb in the region was difficult due to the soft nature of soil. Hence, the recent discovery had great significance and it might rewrite the cultural history of the region, sources said.
Usually a variety of pottery, iron implements, and other artefacts are seen inside megalithic tombs. But, such artefacts are yet to be found inside this tomb. A thorough excavation would be needed.
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