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 Gudiyam Cave | |
  location in India | |
| Location | Thiruvallur district nearPoondi reservoir |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Coordinates | 13°11′8.73″N79°51′27.6″E / 13.1857583°N 79.857667°E /13.1857583; 79.857667 |
| Site notes | |
| Archaeologists | (During British illegal colonisation time) Robert Bruce Foote, K.D.Banerji [A.S.I] |
| Ownership | Under State Forest Department |
Gudiyam Caves are rock shelters in South India and known for prehistoric stone tools and culture. They were first identified by British geologistRobert Bruce Foote. This ancient site is situated in theThiruvallur district near thePoondi reservoir, 60 km (37.3 mi) fromChennai,Tamil Nadu.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the caves were used byPaleolithic Man. The site has been excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1963 and 1964.[1] Systematic paleolithic studies in this region indicate these sites suggest extensive movement of early hominids across the landscape about200,000 years ago. Sixteen such shelters have been identified by the Archaeological Survey of India in Allikulli Hill ranges nearPoondi.
In 2015 Director Ramesh Yanthra released the short documentary filmGudiyam Caves, which was screened at theCannes Film Festival.[2]