Hyderabad, March,15,2026: A quartz tool believed to belong to the Upper Palaeolithic period has been discovered on a hill near Manchirevula Beerappa Gudi in Hyderabad. Members of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam identified the artefact, which experts say indicates prehistoric human activity in the region.
The discovery was made on March 15 by members of the historical research group during an exploration near the hill behind the Beerappa Gudi temple, located opposite Manchirevula along the roadside near TSIIC Plot 311.
According to Sreeramoju Haragopal, Convener of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam, the team located the stone tool near a rock shelter on the hill. The artefact was later examined through photographs by Prof Ravi Korisettar of Dharwad University.
Based on the visual examination, the expert identified the artefact as an Upper Palaeolithic quartz point. The tool measures about 7 centimetres in length and has a circumference of approximately 11 centimetres.
Sreeramoju Haragopal said the finding provides fresh historical evidence that prehistoric communities once occupied or used the area around present day Hyderabad. He discovered the quartz tool along with Meer Omar Ali Khan, Vice President of Climate Front Telangana.
Experts note that the Upper Palaeolithic period in India dates roughly between 40000 and 10000 years ago. During this time early humans crafted tools using materials such as quartz, quartzite and chert stones.
The tool found near Manchirevula resembles a small stone axe or hand tool typically associated with early human survival activities. Such implements were commonly used for cutting, hunting and other daily tasks.
Researchers say discoveries of this type help identify ancient habitation zones and movement patterns of prehistoric populations. The presence of a quartz point suggests that the rocky hill terrain around Manchirevula may have served as a temporary shelter or activity site for early humans.
Sreeramoju Haragopal said the discovery marks an important milestone in understanding Hyderabad’s prehistoric past. Further documentation and examination may provide additional insights into early human presence in the region.
