In an incredible discovery, archaeologists from India have come across ruins of a ‘Great Forgotten Civilization’ in Mizoram.
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Caste System originated during Gupta dynasty: Study
When did caste become the dominant norm for ethnic communities of a region? 70 generations ago, or nearly 1,500 years ago.
1,000-year-old Stolen Indian statues recovered from New York auction house
The two sandstone statues—Stele of Rishabhanata and Revanta—are valued at about $150,000 and $300,000 respectively.
Ancient Hindu temple in Peshawar being ‘secretly’ demolished
An ancient Hindu temple in this northwestern Pakistani city is being demolished secretly in the name of repair with a commercial plaza set to come up on its land. The process began 10 days ago and is going on without any hindrance. “It is a pity that a criminal act of pulling down a heritage structure… Continue reading Ancient Hindu temple in Peshawar being ‘secretly’ demolished
Ancient Buddhist relics found under temple in Andhra Pradesh
The discovery was made when temple authorities were renovating the buttressed compound wall.
Seven Ancient Buddhist Caves Discovered In Mumbai
The caves are older than the Kanheri ones and were possibly built for sheltering monks in the monsoon.
6th-century Ramayana discovered in Kolkata library, stuns scholars
The new 6th century Ramayana discovered at a Sanskrit library in Kolkata has the potential to widen our understanding of this Indian epic.
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.
British Queen likely to face legal challenge over Kohinoor
Legal action has been taken against Queen Elizabeth by a group of Indians over the Kohinoor diamond alleging it was stolen from India.
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
