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The physiognomy of both the figure bears tribal affinity. These images belong to the 8th century. this is referred in the Cultural Heritage of Assam published by the Directorate of information and Public Relations. A peculiar type of monuments of Karbi Anglong, which also exist in Meghalaya and Garo Hills are the megaliths. They are group of huge sandstone cists. These monolithic stones are abundantly found in Ulukunchi and Methalong-e village of Dongkamokam. Both are in the Hamren subdivision.

About 3 Km. from Khanduli ( Hamren meghalaya border) are unidentified stone image inscribed in a huge stone has been eroded by nature. The local inhabitants, the Karbis, believed it to be the image of their legendary hero " Thong Nokbe". So far, proper identification has been made of the image.

Recently, a sword of unknown period has been found in the vicinity of Diphu town. It was found by some labourers while cutting earth. Numerous broken pieces of potteries with designed, pointed knobs were found abudantly with the sword, thus indicating the flourishing of some kind of civilization in the past. The sword has been preserved in the District Museum, Diphu. A few months back, several elongated stones with faints incised lines had been found in Diphu town. Further exploration of the area has been done yet. The elongated stones are worshipped by the public as Shiva Lingas in a temple.

The state in which the archaeological objects are found scattered makes it quite obvious that the objects had to withstand the revages of nature and time. It is high time that proper exploration and systematic study of these areas are undertaken so that it may lead to unloading of an unknown culture.