THIYYATHIMALIKA

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

The unidentified ancient cave (note 1) Thiyyathimalika (JAYARAJAN 2004: 6) is said to be situated on the slope of Aechilamvayal Kunnu, the hillock (note 2) on the eastern boundary of Payyanur (N12°06': E075°12') municipal area in the Kavvayi river basin (note 3) in the mid-land of North Kerala (note 4). CULTURAL HISTORY: There is a laterite cave called Thiyyathimalika which is a remnant of Megalethic culture. This is an evidence for the ancient inhabitation in the mid-land of North Kerala. The rock caves which are also seen in several other places were funeral centres (JAYARAJAN 2004: 25) CAVE CLIMATE: This region receiving an annual rainfall of 3000 to 4000 mm. Perhaps provided home for a more comfortable settlement. The microclimate with mist and humidity was highly favourable for living (JAYARAJAN 2004: 7).The unidentified ancient cave (note 1) Thiyyathimalika (JAYARAJAN 2004: 6) is said to be situated on the slope of Aechilamvayal Kunnu, the hillock (note 2) on the eastern boundary of Payyanur (N12°06': E075°12') municipal area in the Kavvayi river basin (note 3) in the mid-land of North Kerala (note 4). CULTURAL HISTORY: There is a laterite cave called Thiyyathimalika which is a remnant of Megalethic culture. This is an evidence for the ancient inhabitation in the mid-land of North Kerala. The rock caves which are also seen in several other places were funeral centres (JAYARAJAN 2004: 25) CAVE CLIMATE: This region receiving an annual rainfall of 3000 to 4000 mm. Perhaps provided home for a more comfortable settlement. The microclimate with mist and humidity was highly favourable for living (JAYARAJAN 2004: 7).