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Edakkal Caves are two natural caves located in the remote area of Edakkal, 25 km from Kalpetta in Wayanad district of Kerala, India. They are located at Ambukutty Mala, 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level, near the ancient trade route connecting the mountainous regions of Mysore with the coastal port of Malabar. The cave dates back to at least B.C. There are inscriptions dating back to 6000 BC. BC, written by Neolithic people, indicates the existence of prehistoric settlements in the region. The stone age carvings of Edakkal are very few and are the only known carvings from South India, apart from the Shentulini carvings, also found in Kollam, Kerala. Rock art in Kerala's Shendurni forest dates back to the Mesolithic Age. Located approximately 300 meters above sea level, Edakkal Cave is one of the oldest caves humans have ever seen. There are beautiful paintings and drawings in the cave showing the existence of people in the ancient region. Despite its name, Edakkal Cave is not a cave.