Maharashtra grassland labyrinth hints at Indo-Roman trade links

Key facts

• Archaeologists have discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India.
• The labyrinth consists of 15 concentric stone circuits, each carved with meticulous precision.
• The structure's patterns are reminiscent of those found on ancient Roman coins, suggesting possible connections to trade routes.
• The site’s location along historic Indo-Roman trade routes points to potential cultural exchanges between ancient India and distant empires.
• The discovery emerged when a wildlife NGO, monitoring Great Indian Bustards and local wolf populations, noticed the stone arrangement in the tall grass.