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.