TNN | Mar 6, 2013, 11.10 PM IST
VARANASI: "A number of examples of rock art are available in abundance near Vindhya range as well as in areas near Mirzapur, Allahabad and Chandauli," informed Prof JN Pal, department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology, Allahabad University. He said this while delivering a lecture on 'Prehistoric Art in the Vindhyas, Uttar Pradesh and North Central India' held during a rock art exhibition jointly organised by Bharat Kala Bhawan, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts ( IGNCA) at BKB premises on Wednesday.
Prof Pal further informed that about 300 sites have been excavated in these regions, which give strong relevance of rock art. He also said that beautiful examples of rock art are also discovered from Belan and Sone valleys. He said that archaeological excavations are necessary in determining the dates of rock art and their different levels and laid emphasis on archaeology of rock art studies in India. Notably, the exhibition on rock art will remain open for visitors till March 28.
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