Sugh Archaeological Site

Sugh Archaeological Site is an ancient mound located at Amadalpur near Sugh village in Yamunanagar district, Haryana. Identified with the ancient town of Srughna mentioned by Xuanzang, the site contains remains spanning from around 6th century BCE to 6th century CE. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, it has revealed a Buddhist stupa, pottery, coins and structural remains, and is a centrally protected monument.

Visitors can expect a large protected earthen mound with exposed excavated trenches and structural remains including remnants of a Buddhist stupa. The site is an open archaeological area in a rural agricultural setting near the Yamuna plain. There are no reconstructed buildings; the experience is primarily viewing the mound, excavated sections, and information about the ancient settlement. The terrain is uneven and largely undeveloped for tourism.

Sugh is identified with ancient Srughna, a town visited by Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang in the 7th century CE. Archaeological excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India have revealed cultural deposits from circa 6th century BCE to 6th century CE, including Northern Black Polished Ware, Buddhist stupa remains, and evidence of continuous settlement through Mauryan, Shunga, Kushana and Gupta periods.

The site represents an important Buddhist centre in the Yamuna region and illustrates the cultural and urban history of ancient Haryana. The stupa and associated finds reflect Buddhist religious activity alongside broader settlement traditions of the area.