Hasmathpet cairns

Hasathpet cairns is a historic cairn circle or megalithic burial site located in Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] The site is among 12 other such sites that are state protected.[2]

History

The site was discovered by Dr.Walker and was discovered to be from 1000 AD, another excavation was done in excavation was taken up in 1934-35 during the reign of Nizam, under the supervision of D. G. Mackenzie.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/24/stories/2009052454280400.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130710/news-current-affairs/article/vanishing-historic-sites-ap


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