08.04.2024
Phanigiri
For Prelims:About Phanigiri,Other findings of the excavation |
Why in the news?
Recently, the Department of Archaeology and Museums have unearthed a coin hoard at the Phanigiri in Suryapet district, Telangana.
About Phanigiri:
Other findings of the excavation:
○Coins: Lead coins with elephant symbol on one side and Ujjain symbol on the other side are found. According to the archaeologists, the coins belong to the Ikshvaku period dated between the 3rd century and 4th century Common Era.
○Also, stone beads, glass beads, shell bangle fragments, stucco motifs, broken limestone sculptures, a wheel of a toy cart, final nails and pottery are excavated.
○Mahastupa, apsidal Chaityagrihas, Votive stupas, pillared congregation halls, Viharas, platforms with staircases at various levels, octagonal stupa chaitya, 24-pillared mandapam, circular chaitya and cultural materials that included terracotta beads, semi-precious beads, iron objects, Brahmi label inscriptions and holy relic casket are also excavated.
○All the cultural material is datable from the 1st century BCE to 4th century CE.
Source: The Hindu