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Chovvanur burial cave

Prehistoric megalithic burial cave, Kerala, India

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Chovvanur Burial Cave is a prehistoric Megalith rock cut cave situated in Chowannur, of Thrissur District of Kerala. The cave can be accessed from single entry and its chamber is circular. The cave has a single chamber and two benches. The Archaeological Survey of India has declared this cave as centrally protected monument.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
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Burial and Funerary Structures

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Caves
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Environmental and Natural Features

Modified Caves
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India

Coordinates

10.66° N, 76.08° E