MEGALATHIC MONUMENTS
The term "megalith" (mega: massive; lith: stone) is used to describe these monuments due to the use of large stone blocks in construction. Archaeological literature around the world use this term to refer to a variety of monuments. The studies point to the indigenous development of the ancient Kerala society and its culture beginning from the Paleolithic age, and its continuity through Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic ages.However, foreign cultural contacts have assisted this cultural formation. Archaeological studies have identified many Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic sites in Kerala.These findings can be classified as Menhirs (Pulachikallu), Hood stones (Kudakkallu), Stone circle, Sarcophagus (Savakallara), Hat stones (Toppikallu), Snake hood stones(Pathikkallu), Urn burials(Nannangadi),Cairn (Vazhiyadayaalam). in the northern parts of the country, the megalithic monuments discovered in the state are considered to be remnants of the Iron Age. Different types of c...