Quarrying destroys megalithic dolmens in Thrissur
Thrissur, December 10, 2014
Updated: December 10, 2014 08:20 IST
Quarrying destroys megalithic dolmens in Thrissur
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The only dolmen that stands intact at Muniyattukunnu. The rest have been destroyed by quarrying in the area.
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Large scale-quarrying has destroyed megalithic dolmens situated in forest area in Muniyattukunnu of Varantharappilly near Thrissur.
“Muniyattukunnu was famous for its dolmens, which were declared as protected monument as per Government proceeding dated 13-10-1937 RDIS 1894-2-1112 development department and in accordance with Cochin Government Ancient Monument Preservation Regulation Act XI of 110,” said Muniyattukunnu Protection Forum, which tries for the protection of the remaining dolmens.
These monuments are mostly in reserved forest of Vellikulanagara range under Chalakudy forest division.
Forest pattayam (title deed) has been used to encroach up on forest land by quarry mafia, alleged the protesters. The forest land assignment pattayam, where only agrarian activities are permitted is widely used for quarrying activities here, noted the forum led by the Kerala Shastra Sahithya Parishath.
As per the document available with Archaeological department only one out of 11 dolmens in the area is remaining now.
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