Access information dealing with the archaeology of India. Topics include archaeological sites, organizations, ancient ruins, Buddhist temples, symbols, sculptures and inscriptions.
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1,100-year-old Chola Stone Inscription Found
Presents discover of stone inscription with details on its translations and historical accounts.
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1000-year-old, Long Tamil Inscription Found
Presents founding of 28 lines and about 1,000 years old inscription at the Alagiya Narasingaperumal temple.
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997 A.D. Stone Inscriptions Found in Tamil Nadu
Details founding of outlet stone with Sanskrit and Grantha letters.
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Ancient Indians Made Rock Music
Details rediscovery of rock art and its purpose, engravings and role in rituals.
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Archaeology in the Third World
Review by DP Agrawal on the Indian archaeology, with cites on several issues.
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Asoka statues unearthed in India
Presents discovery of one of India's warriors. With images and historical insights.
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Ayodhya Excavations Completed
Details completion of Archaeological Survey of India and the unearthing of pieces of glazed tiles, terracotta and mud figures.
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Buddha Site Celebrates UN Status
Reports founding of ancient Indian temple and Buddha.
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Champaner’s Now on World Heritage Site List
Details monumental decision for the medieval ruins of Champaner-Pavagadh town.
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Excavations to Resolve Temple Row
Excavation by archaeologists to determine existence of the Hindu temple.
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Experts Split on Ayodhya Findings
Reports on the evidence found at the temple and the interpretations of several historians.
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Heritage in Ruins
Highlights archaeological findings, temples and shrines, and many disfigured images of Hindu gods.
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India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel
Features the dome-shaped memorial shrine, stupa monuments, and their legends.
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Lost City Found Off Indian Coast
Reports discovery of ancient underwater city, with details on its significance and myths.
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Man and Man-Lion – The Philadelphia Narasimha
Article presents museum of art with recovered sculpture that conveys religious experiences of Visnu.
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Mother Goddess Figurines Found in Tamil Nadu
Presents images of Terracotta statues of a bull and emblem of mystical people.
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Orality to Literacy – Transition in Early Tamil Society
Presents rock inscription and pottery of King Atam Cel Irumporai at Pugalar.
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Peopling in India
Paper examines and discusses demographic history, migrations and significance of the city and its people.
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Prehistoric Rock Paintings of Bhimbetaka
Features images and descriptions of ancient arts and scripts on rocks and caves.
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Roof Collapse in Purana Qila
Reports damage of roof and reconstruction of several parts of the monument.
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Saraswati Project
Details claims on work, issues, action and reports.
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Status of Women in Medieval Karnataka
Explains worthy of women and illustrates different picture of status in medieval times.
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Unique Memorial to a Learned Lady
Features discovery of sculptures on a stone figured young lady, which illustrates the status of women during the medieval period.
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Urn-burial Site Found at Adichanallur
Illustrates excavation, digging and discovery of pottery, bones and elements of buried body.