Archaeological experts in Hyderabad have discovered pre-Ashokan era rock paintings in the Jubilee Hills area. The paintings, found on a large boulder in BNR Hills, are estimated to be about 5000 years old. Dr. Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana, a historian, made the discovery while attending a friend’s house warming ceremony. The rock paintings are about two meters long and are ochre-colored. The letters in the paintings are similar to those found in the Indus Valley script.
According to Dr. Satyanarayana, the rock paintings and a Telugu inscription found on the boulder are important historical artifacts that should be protected. The inscription translates to “obeisance to Lord Jaglanti / Borlanti Venkata.” He believes that the site should be surveyed by qualified scholars to enhance the historical value of Hyderabad.
The letters in the rock paintings are comparable to those found in caves in Mannemkonda and the Wargal Saraswati temple. Scholars have deciphered similar scripts from the pre-Ashokan era, including the Tungabhadra valley and Vikram Khol inscription in Sambalpur district. The boulder also contains cupules hewn by Neolithic people about 5000 years ago, during the flourishing state of the Indus Valley civilization.
Additionally, a Telugu inscription dating back to the 18th century was found on the southwest corner of the boulder. This inscription is related to Banjara Guru Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj, who visited the Banjara Hills area during that time. It is important to protect this site from treasure hunters and ensure that it is surveyed by qualified scholars to preserve its historical significance.
