BILLA SURGAM, cave under present study
(Bethamcherla - IN)
15.433900,78.185600
15.433900,78.185600
Description
A south-east facing, 6 m wide and 20 m long side passage (THIMMA REDDY, K 1980). SITUATION: At an unidentified distance somewhere south of Billa Surgam proper but in the same canon and 3 m above the stream bed. CULTURAL HISTORY - archaeology: THIMMA REDDY, K (1980: 207- 210, fig. 2, plate 1a) perfomed an archaeological / palaentological excavation under the general guidance of Prof. Sankalia (Director of the Deccan College, Pune) and confirmed the results of the Foote's.
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | BILLA SURGAM 4: South Chapel | ||
| 0.0 | BILLA SURGAM 5: North Chapel | ||
| 0.0 | BILLA SURGAM 6: Chapter House | ||
| 0.1 | BILLA SURGAM: U-SHAPED CAVE | ||
| 0.1 | BILLA SURGAM 3: Cathedral Cave | ||
| 0.1 | BILLA SURGAM 2: Purgatory Cave | ||
| 0.1 | BILLA SURGAM 1: Charnel House | ||
| 0.3 | BILLA SURGAM | ||
| 1.2 | KOTTALA POLIMERA GAVI |