Interesting examples of objects and India's excavation sities
How do we record our archaeological objects or finds
Discovery of Roman artifacts relating to Indo Roman trade
Study of burial sites as well as other methods of dealing with the departed.
The famous, impressive dockyard of Lothal.
Examples of Objects Found in Archaeological Excavations
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Archaeological excavations were conducted here in 2014 which led to interesting finds from Mughal upto Mauryas till date
Lothal-the most prominent trading posts of the Harappan civilisation
Explore these Harappan sites of Punjab and Haryana
An important Harrapan period site
Father of Archaeological Survey of India
Unique objects which were found at various Harappan period sites
Stone age implements, ruins of Hampi are some of the finds of excavations in Karnataka
Learn about some of the archaeological sites in West Bengal
Excavations at Tamil Nadu yielded objects like pottery,ceramics etc.
Assam has interesting megaliths. Learn about them.
What is archaeology and what all processes does it involve? Let’s see.
Know more about the process of excavations
Khirsara, locally known as ‘Gadhvadi’ is the Harappan site in the Kutch district of Gujarat
In 2012, Global Heritage Fund listed Rakhigarhi among the 10 most endangered sites in Asia.
Excavations have confirmed the existence of megalithic culture in Pallavaram
Discover the excavation was undertaken at Purana Qila by ASI
Learn more about intriguing metal artifacts.
Fossils are the naturally preserved remains and traces of ancient organisms. Learn about fossils and how they are related to archaeology
Learn about the discovery of coins during excavations
Learn about Archaeological wood an organic material also defined as dead wood.
Learn about the Osteoarchaeology &.Zooarchaeology is the study of animal bones.
Learn about the diverse approach of Modern Archaeology
Marine archaeology is the study of artefacts found in the sea.
Absolute dating is used to determine a precise age of a fossil by using radiometric dating.
Learn the different types of relative dating methods that are used by an archaeologist to find out the age/period of an antiquity/artefact.
Shell artifacts in Archaeology hold a significant position as they help us in decoding past cultures and lifestyles.
Learn about the different processes of excavation and each process requires unique techniques, tools and machinery.
Learn about the discoveries of the Prehistoric Period
An important city in the Vidarbha district of Maharashtra well known for its mineral wealth- coal, iron and limestone and its rich forest cover.
Home to some of the most fascinating ‘lost’ structures of ancient India – The Ladhoo Temple.
A historic village in Punjab popularly known as cha Pind or Kacha Pind. It was probably called because of the existence of an old mound here.
Paiyampalli is known for the Neolithic and Megalithic remains
It was known as India's largest known necropolis in the Chalcolithic period.
The site is the oldest one having remains of human settlement in the Gangetic plain region.
It is the ancient city, Pataliputra, the remains date back to the Mauryan period
A series of mushroom domed pillars created by the Dimasa kachari Kingdom.
A fascinating cave that holds well- preserved bones, estimated to be 300 years old.
The oldest surviving example of rock-cut caves in India.
Small cluster of Buddhist caves, they are amongst the oldest caves in Western region.
An important city in the Vidarbha district of Maharashtra well known for its mineral wealth- coal, iron and limestone and its rich forest cover.
When ASI explored the landscape near Mahabalipuram in the early 2000s, they found some stone buildings that might have been from the pre-Pallava era and had fallen down multiple times throughout the course of history.
From 1992 to 1995, preliminary underwater exploration was done at Somnath. Diving operations were carried out in about 15 locations, and they were divided into 3 zones.
On the East Coast, in Poraiyar Taluk of the Nagapattinam district, there is a historic harbour that the Danish established in 1620.
Poompuhar, on the east coast, was once believed to be a thriving harbour located south of Madras.
Uparkot Fort built during the Mauryan Empire features stunning architecture from both the Mauryan and Gupta eras.
Dvārakā, in Hindu tradition, refers to the ancient Indian city of Dwarka as the magnificent and lovely city of Krishna.
The state of Tripura has some important archaeological sites which define the ancient heritage of this country.
In maritime history, the lakshadweep islands have played a vital role by providing shelter, fresh water and landmarks to navigators through the ages.
The archaeological site of Balathal in Udaipur district, Rajasthan, is one of the 90 sites of the Ahar-Banas civilisation that are found in the Banas river basin and its tributaries.
The Modhera Sun Temple has a rich artistic history established in the early 11th century CE by King Bhima I of the Chalukya dynasty.
One of the magnificent heritage sites from the eighth and ninth centuries in the small, northeastern state of Tripura.
Known for its giant bas relief sculptures and rock carvings situated deep in the forested Jampui Hills.
In medieval times, the fort served as a court, and under British authority, it served s a prison.
A Neolithic site discovered by J.H. Huttonof consists of a developed settlement in the Tuensang district in eastern Nagaland.
An ancient village believed to have been established around 1100 CE.
An archaeological site with links to the Roman Empire
