Gudiyam Cave

Gudiyam Cave
Geological formation

Gudiyam Caves - Rock shelters of South India and known for pre-historic stone tools and culture. It was first identified by British geologist Robert Bruce Foote. This ancient site situated in Thiruvallur district near Poondi reservoir. It is 60 kilometers away from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Archaeological evidence suggests that the caves were used by Paleolithic Man. The site has been excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1963-64.[1] Systematic paleolithic studies in this region indicate these sites suggest extensive movement of early hominids across the landscape about 200,000 years ago. Sixteen such shelters have been identified by the Archaeological Survey of India in Allikulli Hill ranges near Poondi.

References

  1. ↑ ( Ref: IAR 1963-64, p. 19)

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