sentences:  With the exception of Edakkal, no concrete evidence for the existence of a true Neolithic culture in Kerala has so far been discovered.The caves were discovered by Fred Fawcett, Superintendent of Police, Malabar District in 1896 who immediately recognised their anthropological and historical importance.He published an article (1901) about the caves in "the Indian Antiquary" (Volume 30), attracting the attention of scholars.