🌀 Largest circular stone labyrinth in India discovered in Maharashtra! 15x15 meters with 15 concentric stone circles. May have guided Roman traders inland 1st-3rd century CE toward ancient city of Ter.
Greco-Roman labyrinth discovered in Maharashtra, India - navigational landmark for traders
Key facts
- Located in Borammani grasslands, Maharashtra, India
- Measures approximately 15 by 15 meters with 15 concentric stone circles
- Largest circular labyrinth ever found in India
- Made from small stone blocks with soil layers between rings several centimeters thick
- Resembles labyrinths depicted on coins from 1st to 3rd century CE
- First noticed by members of Nature Conservation Circle
- Thought to serve as navigational landmark for Roman traders moving inland from west coast
- Traders moved toward major commercial hubs including ancient city of Ter
- Roman merchants exchanged gold, wine, glassware, and gemstones for Indian spices, silk, indigo, and textiles
- Aligns with historical records including Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, Greco-Roman travel guide
- Classical labyrinth style with distinctly Indian spiral at center
- Reinforces evidence of region as major center of ancient international trade
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