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Konkan Petroglyphs
Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, Maharashtra, India
Why in news
Aug 2026
Over 1,500 prehistoric petroglyphs across nearly 70 Konkan sites, some 10,000-12,000 years old, are being pushed for UNESCO recognition.
Key facts
- Over 1,500 prehistoric petroglyphs across nearly 70 Konkan sites, some 10,000-12,000 years old, are being pushed for UNESCO recognition.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Mains
Mains (GS-1): art, culture and heritage conservation.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Konkan Petroglyphs in the news?
Aug 2026: Over 1,500 prehistoric petroglyphs across nearly 70 Konkan sites, some 10,000-12,000 years old, are being pushed for UNESCO recognition.
Why is Konkan Petroglyphs important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and UNESCO World Heritage status. Mains (GS-1): art, culture and heritage conservation.
Last updated: 2026-10-09