Tag: Archaeological Survey of India

Pieces of bone ornaments unearthed at Narmetta village on the outskirts of Hyderabad

4,000-year-old bone jewels, capstone found near Hyderabad

Nearly 4,000-year-old bone ornaments, a capstone and other rare objects belonging to the megalithic age have been found at different sites near Hyderabad. 

/ 2017-08-10
One of the World's Tallest ancient Buddhist Stupa, Kesaria, India

One of Tallest Buddhist Stupa of Kesariya in State of Neglect

Rising high out of the earth from where the dying Buddha donated his begging bowl, the enormous Kesariya Stupa is an enthralling example of how nature can reclaim a deserted monument. Excavated from under a grassy and wooded veil is...

/ 2017-04-09
Ram Setu Bridge

Historians to explore origin of Ram Setu, determine whether it is a natural or man-made structure

Is Ram Setu a natural phenomenon or a man-made structure? The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) under the HRD ministry will conduct an underwater exploration study to find out.

/ 2017-03-25
indus valley civilization

Indus era at least 8,000 years old; ended because of weaker monsoon

Due to a recent revelation made by scientists from IIT-Kharagpur and Archaeological Survey of India, time has arrived to rewrite history textbooks.

/ 2016-05-29
The Buddhist remains discovered from a hill top at Vaikunthapuram village in Amaravati region.

Ancient Buddhist site found in Amaravati

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.

/ 2016-05-22
Rock cut Kailash temple, Ellora Caves

Cannabis preserved India’s ancient Ellora caves from decay for 1,500 years

For years, the famous Ellora caves in the city of Aurangabad of Maharashtra have evoked curiosity as to just how in the world they have been immune to decay. For 1,500 years! Scientists seem to have an answer, and it’s...

/ 2016-04-05
Archeologists Stumble across ruins of a Forgotten Civilization in Mizoram

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.

/ 2016-04-04
A 2,500-Year-Old City Unearthed Near Madurai

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.

/ 2015-11-14