3 BILLION YEARS OLD?

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An ancient wonder is hiding inside Bengaluru’s famous Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT.

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This isn't just an ordinary rock. Its geological story goes back billions of years.

MEET LALBAGH’S ANCIENT ROCK

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Hidden among the greenery of Lalbagh, this remarkable formation is one of Bengaluru's most fascinating natural landmarks.

3 BILLION YEARS OLD?

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The rock formation is estimated to be around 3 billion years old — dating back to an incredibly ancient chapter of Earth's history.

OLDER THAN THE DINOSAURS.

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Dinosaurs appeared hundreds of millions of years ago. This geological formation is billions of years older.

IT HAS A NAME

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The formation is associated with Peninsular Gneiss, an ancient rock type found across parts of southern India.

A WINDOW INTO ANCIENT EARTH

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Rocks like this preserve clues about Earth's deep geological past — long before modern Bengaluru existed.

BUT HERE'S THE TWIST…

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This ancient landmark has recently become part of a debate surrounding Bengaluru's proposed infrastructure projects.

NEXT TIME YOU VISIT LALBAGH

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Don't just admire the flowers and Glass House. TaTake a moment to look at the ancient geology beneath your feet.

WOULD YOU VISIT THIS 3-BILLION-YEAR-OLD WONDER?

Discover more fascinating facts, landmarks and visitor information about Lalbagh Botanical Garden.