TAMIA SHELTERS
(Tamia Tahsil - IN)
22.350000,78.666700
22.350000,78.666700
Location
A group of »rock shelters« with rock art / paintings in red and white (GOSH, A K: IAR 1960-1961: 60). SITUATION 1962: According to A. P. Khatsi (in GOSH, A K: IAR 1960-1961: 60) between Tamia (22°21'N: 78°40'E) and Pachmarhi (22°28'N: 78°26'E). SITUATION 1936: »Other shelters are to be seen at Tamia (in the cliff behind the Police bungalow), Bori, Churna, Jhalai, Dauri, Pattan, Hoshangabd, Naigaon, Bhondia Kaf and Bhudimai« (Glennie, E A circa 1948 s.a. Mss: Preliminary record after GUIDE TO PACHMARHI 1936).
Documents
Bibliography 28/02/2016- Khatsi, A P 1960-1961 in Gosh, A K 1960-1961; Guide to Pachmarhi 1936.
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1960-1961: A. P. Khatsi found rock shelters at Tamia (GOSH, A K: IAR 1960-1961: 60).
Comments
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.9 | PURRA SHELTER | ||
| 25.1 | Chauragarh (Cave at) | ||
| 25.2 | MARODEO SHELTER | ||
| 25.2 | CHIEFTAIN SHELTER | ||
| 25.2 | MARODEO SHELTER 1.1 to 1.4 | ||
| 25.2 | MARODEO SHELTER 2.1 | ||
| 25.2 | MARODEO SHELTER 2.2 to 2.4 | ||
| 25.3 | BIG FALLS SHELTER | ||
| 25.6 | CATACOMBS CAVE |
Sandstone
Herbert Daniel Gebauer (28/02/2016)