Archaeologists found the remains of a 1st Century B.C. Buddhist site atop a hill in the village of Vaikunthapuram in the Amaravati region of Andhra Pradesh.
Category: Archaeology
Scientists discover 121 possible sites for Ashoka rock edicts
A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles aided by a computer model, has identified 121 possible sites for Ashoka rock edicts, many of which are in the Deccan Plateau. Currently, 39 Ashokan edicts are known. There are pillar edicts and rock edicts and these edicts are located at sites ranging from… Continue reading Scientists discover 121 possible sites for Ashoka rock edicts
Archaeologists Stumble across ruins of a Forgotten Civilization in Mizoram
In an incredible discovery, archaeologists from India have come across ruins of a ‘Great Forgotten Civilization’ in Mizoram.
Ancient Buddhist relics found under temple in Andhra Pradesh
The discovery was made when temple authorities were renovating the buttressed compound wall.
A 2,500-Year-Old City Unearthed Near Madurai
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently dug out one of the largest human settlements of Sangam Age known so far.
800-Year-Old Jain Inscription Uncovered in India
An 800-year-old inscription detailing a donation during the Hoysala Regime has been discovered in Arattipura, India. This find is thought to be a very important discovery for researchers interested in Jainism, as it may provide evidence for an older Jain site than the sacred location of Sharavanabelagola. The Bangalore Mirror reports that the recently uncovered… Continue reading 800-Year-Old Jain Inscription Uncovered in India
Haryana’s Bhirrana is oldest Harappan site
The oldest archaeologically attested civilization in South Asia, roughly on par chronologically with ancient Egypt and Sumer, the Indus Valley Civilization is considered the fount of ancient Indian civilization and its heritage is claimed by both Pakistan and India. The Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in the early 20th century by the Archeological Survey of India. At… Continue reading Haryana’s Bhirrana is oldest Harappan site
5,000 Years Old skeletons Found at Harappan Site
Archaeologists in India have found a group of skeletons from one of the world’s most ancient civilisations, in a discovery which could provide clues to the origins of the first human settlements. Four human skeletons, believed to be 5,000 years old, have been found in a cemetery at Rakhigarhi village in Hisar, a large Indus Valley (also known… Continue reading 5,000 Years Old skeletons Found at Harappan Site
Headless Buddha Statue Found in Tamil Nadu
A headless sculpture of Buddha belonging to the Chola period of 10th century AD was excavated from a sugarcane field at Manalur village in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Both the head and the right hand of the granite statue were missing when it was excavated. The findings of Buddha sculptures in and around the area show the… Continue reading Headless Buddha Statue Found in Tamil Nadu
Remnants of 4000 years old Harappan period house found
The Archaeological Survey of India during its excavations carried out at Chandyan village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh, has found remnants of a house that correspond to the late Harappa period. This is the first time when remnants of old civilization pertaining Harrappan period are found in the Upper Doab region which lies between Ganga… Continue reading Remnants of 4000 years old Harappan period house found
