One of the most renowned and iconic buildings in Buddhist architecture is the Sanchi Stupa, which is situated in Madhya Pradesh, India. This historic location, which is set on a hill in Sanchi, is a spiritual emblem that symbolizes the long tradition of Buddhism in India in addition to being a work of architectural wonder. […]Read More
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Surkotada Speaks: Unearthed Relics from the Cradle of Civilization
Surkotada is one of the lesser known but important archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Located in the Kutch region of the Indian state of Gujarat, Surkotada is important for understanding both the urban and rural aspects of this ancient culture. Discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1964, this site has […]Read More
While reading through pieces of Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal stands out as one which pointed at the maritime connections and trade along with immaculate craftsmanship of the period. Lothal was a prosperous port town renowned for its well-organized dockyard, which aided in trade with far-off places like Mesopotamia. The flourishing trade in beads, jewels, and […]Read More
MOIDAMS OF ASSAM: Where the Royal Spirits Slumber
Draped with a history of desolation for decades, the northeastern region of India will finally have a cherry on the cake with its first UNESCO cultural site in the form of Moidams of Assam which are a necropolis of royal spirits resting in their abodes carving out a legacy over the stretch of six centuries. […]Read More
MOHENJODARO: The earliest urban metropolis with a mysterious decline
The second oldest human civilization in the world, discovered at the turn of the early nineteenth century, marked one of the biggest findings of an exceptional human settlement ever recorded in world or Indian history. India’s most ancient and sophisticated civilised culture prevailed in the Indus Valley from 2600-1900 BC. However, some recent studies suggest […]Read More