Ancient rock carvings discovered in Manchirevula rock shelter by Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam (KTCB) and Climate Front Telangana researchers.

Exam-focused facts from the 18 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

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Two petroglyphs carved on a flat rock slab located about 50 feet high inside a rock shelter behind Beerappa Temple in Manchirevula.
One carving shows prongs with sharpened tips above a circle and a handle-like shape, interpreted as a trident-circle motif.
Researchers state the trident-circle petroglyph resembles the ‘Paanch’ (hand/palm) of the ‘Peeri’ carried during Muharram processions.
A second carving depicts the traditional indoor strategy game Daadi Aata, played with 9 pieces (kaayalu), similar to Nine Men's Morris.
A comparable Daadi Aata carving exists on Golankonda hill in Alair mandal.