Aabchand Caves Explained

Native Name:Aabchand Caves
Settlement Type:Caves and archaeological site
Official Name:Aabchand Caves
Pushpin Map:India Madhya Pradesh#India3
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Map Alt:Sagar
Coordinates:23.78°N 79°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Madhya Pradesh
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sagar

Aabchand Caves are in Aapchand village in Sagar District of Madhya Pradesh, near the banks of Gadheri River.[1] [2]

History

There are around a dozen rock caves. They reveal prehistoric human occupation, with the life and daily routine of humans depicted on stones.[3]

Caves and paintings

The largest cave is aaround out 40 feet in length and its walls contain more than a dozen paintings showing rehistoric activities, including hunting scenes representing individuals and groups of hunters with bows and arrows, spears and other weapons. The game animals shown include bison, bulls, antelopes, tigers, and boars.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maps, Weather, and Airports for Abchand, India. www.fallingrain.com.
  2. Web site: रुचि के स्थान | जिला सागर, मध्यप्रदेश शासन | भारत.
  3. Web site: Aabchand Rock Shelters. sites.google.com.
  4. Web site: आबचंद की गुफाएं सागर - Abchand Caves Sagar. March 4, 2021.