3,000-Year-Old Structures in India? What Secrets Do They Hold?

Megalithic stone structures like those at Stonehenge exist across continents, raising questions about ancient civilisations. In India, the prehistoric site of Hire Benakal in Karnataka features dolmens believed to date back 3,000 years, likely used as burial chambers. These stone structures, arranged over 200,000 square metres, leave many questions about the purpose and beliefs of those who built them.

Thousands of kilometres away in the hills of Meghalaya, Nartiang Monolith Park holds a different mystery. The towering monoliths and dolmens were likely erected by the Jaintia kings, but their origins might be older. Legends tell of a giant named Mar Phalangki, who erected one of the tallest stones, Moo Iong Syiem, after performing a human sacrifice. These stones, over 25 feet high, were used to honour ancestors and commemorate significant events. Today, they remain a living tradition in Meghalaya, unlike the abandoned megaliths of Hire Benakal.

The striking similarities between these megalithic sites, from Hire Benakal and Nartiang to Stonehenge, continue to puzzle researchers. How did different civilisations separated by oceans build such similar structures? Were they sharing ideas, or did they independently arrive at the same beliefs about life, death, and the cosmos? These ancient stones remain an enduring mystery, standing as testament to human ingenuity across time.

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