Tag: Archaeological Survey of India
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.