Culture
The dolmens of Kodaikanal, megalithic stone structures over 5,000 years old, are rapidly vanishing, with fewer than half of those documented in the early 20th century still intact. Typically consisting of a large horizontal slab supported by three vertical stones, dolmens were primarily burial chambers but also functioned as memorials, ritual sites, and in some traditions, even shelters.
Their decline underscores the neglect of prehistoric heritage in India. Encroachments, quarrying, and lack of conservation have accelerated their disappearance. Protecting these dolmens is vital not only for archaeological research but also for preserving a tangible link to early human settlements and cultural practices in southern India.
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