Recent excavations conducted at Jagathipadu village in Polaki mandal of Srikakulam district by the archaeology department brought to light remains of a brick stupa that dates back to the 1st century BC.
The stupa is located on the left bank of the river Vamsadhara and is opposite to the famous Buddhist site -- Salihundam. The excavations laid bare huge quantities of red ware (pottery of various types and sizes) and terracotta tiles used to cover the roof of the viharas (dwellings) and other structures, and a few terracotta beads.
Archaeology and museums director P Chenna Reddy said on Thursday, "We inspected the site and thoroughly examined the archaeological operations and observed that the stupa was raised on a terraced platform, a special feature noticed in north coastal Andhra only. The bricks measured 60x30x7 cm and mud was used as binding material."
Source: The Times of India [May 06, 2011]
The stupa is located on the left bank of the river Vamsadhara and is opposite to the famous Buddhist site -- Salihundam. The excavations laid bare huge quantities of red ware (pottery of various types and sizes) and terracotta tiles used to cover the roof of the viharas (dwellings) and other structures, and a few terracotta beads.
Archaeology and museums director P Chenna Reddy said on Thursday, "We inspected the site and thoroughly examined the archaeological operations and observed that the stupa was raised on a terraced platform, a special feature noticed in north coastal Andhra only. The bricks measured 60x30x7 cm and mud was used as binding material."
Source: The Times of India [May 06, 2011]
