TNPSC Thervupettagam

India’s Largest Circular Stone - Labyrinth

December 26 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 16 0
  • Labyrinth, a large circular stone structure, was unearthed in the Boramani grass lands of Solapur district in Maharashtra.
  • It is measuring approximately 50 feet by 50 feet and comprising an extraordinary 15 concentric circuits.
  • This structure dates back to nearly 2,000 years ago and is linked to Indo-Roman trade during the Satavahana dynasty period.
  • Most labyrinths previously recorded in India featured 11 circuits at the most.
  • This new discovery of one with 15 makes it the largest circular one in India.
  • Similar but smaller labyrinths were discovered from districts such as Sangli, Satara, and Kolhapur.
  • Labyrinths may have served as navigational markers or symbolic signposts for Roman merchants and local traders moving goods such as spices, textiles, and precious stones.

 

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