Khyad
Khyad
Khyad area of Badami | |
|---|---|
  Khyad Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°55′12″N 75°40′49″E / 15.92000°N 75.68028°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bagalkot |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 587 201 |
| Telephone code | 08357 |
Khyad village is in Badami taluk in Bagalkot District in North Karnataka, popular for prehistoric structures, found many fossils of prehistoric Stone Age.
In 1873 Robert Bruise (researcher) discovered this area. From Deccan College Pune many researchers, archaeologists and students undertook research and found information related to prehistoric era. In association with Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - Mysore division excavation department, the research students from Delhi discovered several stone weapons.[1]
The district administration is committed to protect the heritage site.
See also
- Sidlaphadi
- Hirebenkal
- Sanganakallu
- Anegundi
- Kupgal petroglyphs
- Prehistoric rock art
- South Asian Stone Age
- Sonda
- Byse
References
- ^ "Archaeologist calls for protection of prehistoric site". Retrieved 22 May 2013.
