Tag: ASI

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
1400-year-old Buddha idol unearthed in Odisha

1,400-year-old Buddha idol found in Odisha village

While 80 per cent of the five-foot statue was buried in the soil, the face of Lord Buddha with seven-head snake was found outside the ground.

/ 2017-05-28
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
Reconstruction of Dholavira

Tsunami might have destroyed Harappan port town of Dholavira

Port town of Dholavira in Gujarat, the fifth largest Harappan site, might have been destroyed by a massive tsunami, a study by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) has revealed. Dholavira, the second largest Harappan site located within the present borders...

/ 2016-09-01
Over 10,500 years old camping site discovered by ASI in Ladakh

Over 10,500 years old camping site discovered in Ladakh

The site was unearthed at 14,000 feet above sea level — on the way to Sasar La which leads to the Karakoram Pass. It suggests that humans camped in the area 10,500 years ago. As investigations revealed repeated human activity...

/ 2016-08-21
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
Ancient Buddhist monasteries near Dhamekh Stupa Monument Site, Sarnath

Chinese, Indian archaeologists Mull Exploring Birthplace of Buddhism

Indian and Chinese archaeologists are discussing a cultural cooperation project in order to trace the spread of Buddhism from India to China. The Institute of Archaeology under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences will collaborate with Indian archaeologists at key...

/ 2016-05-27
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
Remnants Of Harappan Period House Found In Uttar Pradesh

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...

/ 2014-12-31