For the first time ever a detailed study of the petroglyphs and geoglyphs in Goa and the Konkan belt is being carried out by archaeologists of Goa and Maharashtra. The area has probably one of the largest concentrations of rock art with nearly 100 sites that have survived thousands of years, said assistant superintendent archaeologist, directorate of archaeology,Varad Sabnis.
These rock carvings, which are petroglyphs or geoglyphs on horizontal laterite surfaces, depict the life of the early prehistoric farming community. The extensive survey will see experts also explore if there are more carvings outside known areas.
There are four known rock carving sites in Goa of which two sites Pansaimol andKazurinSanguem have been notified as protected sites. The sites at Baoliachem Mudd at Quepem andMauzat Sattari are yet to be notified. To preserve this prehistoric treasure trove the directorate of archaeology and museums, Maharashtra, and the directorate of archaeology, Goa have proposed that the sites be notified as .