Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
- States
- India
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2003
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 22.92777778, 77.58333333
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 925
- WH Site
- 925
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The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, are a remarkable collection of prehistoric rock art and archaeological remains spanning over 100,000 years. Discovered in 1957, these natural shelters showcase paintings from the Paleolithic to medieval periods, depicting daily life, animals, and rituals of ancient inhabitants. The site offers invaluable insights into human evolution and cultural development, preserved within its rugged sandstone formations.