Important Laterite RockCutcaves in Kerala
Ø Eyyal, Porkkulam, Kattakampal, Kakkad, Kandanasseri, Anakkara and Sukapuram.
Ø Category: two types 1)single chambered, 2)multi chambered.
1) Kattakampal burial ground
2) Burial cave at Kakkad
3) Burial cave Kandanassery
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Location:
2km south of Ariyannur, Near Kunnamkulam
Features
Entrance: – recessed opening inclined towards east
Chamber: – hemispherical dome and parabolic floor
Single chambered
A circular opening on the ceiling of the cave (diameter 70cm)
Average Height: – 1.5 m from the floor
Benches on three sides with three legs cut out of the rock.
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