Khasi stone monuments have attracted already much attention; first because of their great number and size; and, secondly and chiefly, because on these hills the erection of these monuments is now in full practice. It is reasonably supposed that a careful study of the Khasi method of raising the stones, and of the

For the first time, he provided the names of Khasi villages, deriving their appellations from such stone erections: ‘commencing with mau, which signifies a stone; e.g. mausmai, the stone of the oath, mau-inlu, the stone of salt, mau-flong, the grassy stone, maumlú, the upturned stone, and a score more; mausmai, the oath stone, suggests that ...

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2024年7月16日 · The Khasi Monoliths stand as a testament to the history and rich culture of the Khasi people in Meghalaya. These are the majestic stones, particularly a stone structure crafted without mortar, which reflects ancient India’s exquisite craftsmanship and architectural prowess.

Khasi people, described the upright stones of the region. For the first time, he provided the names of Khasi villages, deriving their appellations from such stone erections: ‘commencing with mau, which signifies a stone; e.g. mausmai, the stone of the oath, mau-inlu, the stone of salt, mau-flong, the grassy

In this paper, we propose to study this interesting aspect of Jaintia megaliths using the approach of ethnoarchaeology. These structures are of different kinds and dimensions, and having different connotations to the society at large.

placing under a mawshyieng (stone for the bones). The first cist called maw-kynroh or mawphew is near the house of the deceased and for his or her bones. Note. -The following article, written by a distinguished member of the Khasi. community, describes aspects of the megalithic ritual of the Khasis which are rapidly falling into disuse.

For the mid-Holocene archaeological record of Northeast India, the prehistoric sites of the Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, and the Naga Hills therefore holds immense potential to better understand the “appearance of ground-edge stone technology and its role in Holocene transformations of 95 subsistence and settlement.”

2020年6月29日 · Uncover the mysteries of Mawbynna in Meghalaya. Explore the fascinating stone monuments, witnessing the rich cultural and historical legacy of the region.

2019年8月9日 · This is a typical monolith configuration of the Khasi and Jaintia hills: One or more vertical pillars or menhirs (Moo Shynrang) with a horizontal stone or dolmen (Moo Kynthai) placed in front. The monoliths were raised in memory of clan ancestors, particularly those who showered their blessings on the clan when called on for aid.