About Srikakulam Archaeological Museum
The Srikakulam Archaeological Museum is a district museum in Srikakulam city, Andhra Pradesh, maintained by the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh. Located near the Government Degree College, it preserves artifacts excavated from Salihundam and other sites in the Kalinga region. The collection includes Buddhist sculptures, Jain Tirthankara images, Hindu stone icons, inscriptions, coins, pottery and bronzes dating from the 3rd century BCE to the medieval period.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact two-gallery museum displaying stone sculptures, bronze images, inscriptions, coins, pottery and terracotta objects excavated from Salihundam and surrounding Kalinga sites. Exhibits are arranged chronologically with labels, showcasing Buddhist, Jain and Hindu artifacts. The museum is located in a government building near the college campus with a quiet indoor setting suitable for educational viewing and photography where permitted.
Key highlights
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Buddhist sculptures and relics excavated from Salihundam dating from 3rd century BCE to 12th century CE
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Jain Tirthankara stone images and Hindu deity sculptures
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Ancient inscriptions, copper plates and stone epigraphs
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Collection of ancient coins, pottery, terracotta figurines and bronze objects