TARANMATA ROCK SHELTERS
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Description
Unspecified and unexplored but apparently inhabitable rock-shelters (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133) may consist of true caves, complete with dark or aphotic / stygian zones. SITUATION: Mahesam district, Taranga Hill: Rock shelters near Taranmata temple and Jogida Gupha (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133). Taranga Hill, railway station and railway head (23°57'N: 72°42'E nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003) indicated on AMS sheet NF43-01 Ahmadabad (U502 series, 1959 edition) and India Road Atlas, Eicher Goodearth (2006: 51 E3).
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1982-1983: Narayan Vyas and A. R. Shah of the Western Circle of the Survey [Archaeological Survey of India] collected Medieal pottery from the fortified area and rock-shelters, near Taranmata temple and Jogida Gupha (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | JOGIDA GUPHA | ||
| 33.1 | IDAR CAVES | ||
| 70.4 | DATTATREYA, Mount Abu (Höhle des) | ||
| 71.2 | DEGRA HILL CAVE | ||
| 71.2 | Brunnenhöhle | ||
| 72.8 | ADHAR DEVI GUFA | ||
| 74.4 | ACHALESHWAR MAHANDEVA HOLE | ||
| 76.9 | SHIVA, Abu Road - Sirohi Road (Cave of) | ||
| 96.8 | CHEETAH GUFA, Nandia no. 2 |