BRICS Delegates Explore Bhimbetka’s Prehistoric Rock Art Amid Rain in Madhya Pradesh

Source: Free Press Journal | Original Published At: 2026-08-10 05:58:30 UTC

Key Points

• More than 15 delegates from the BRICS Culture Working Group and Ministerial Group visited the Bhimbetka Rock Shelters in Madhya Pradesh amid rain.
• The delegates represented BRICS member countries including South Africa, Indonesia, Russia, and China.
• They were guided by superintending archaeologist Shivakant Bajpai and a team from the Archaeological Survey of India’s Bhopal Circle.
• The visit focused on prehistoric rock art depicting ancient human life, social activities, and wildlife.
• Paintings of elephants, Indian bison, deer, monkeys, and boars highlighted the importance of nature in ancient human life and artistic expression.