New Delhi, July 18 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has officially declared Lungphun Ropui in Lianpui village, Champhai District in Mizoram, as a Monument of National Importance.

This makes it the second site in Mizoram to receive this recognition after Kawtchhuah Ropui in Vangchhia.

Lungphun Ropui is located in Lianpui, a small hilly village about 54 km southeast of Champhai town. The site is known for its ancient carved stone structures, or menhirs, which are believed to hold great cultural and historical value. These stones, with their unique carvings, offer a glimpse into the life, rituals, and beliefs of early Mizo people.

The process of declaring the site began in 2021 with a preliminary notification in the Gazette of ...