8 places to discover
Bagore is the largest Mesolithic archaeological site in India, located on the left bank of the Kothari River in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan. The site spans approximately 10,000 square meters and has been horizontally excavated, revealing three distinct cultural phases dating from 5000 BC to around 200 AD. It provides crucial evidence of early animal domestication, including dogs and horses, and continuous human habitation over five millennia.
The Bairat Buddhist Stupa and Monastery is an ancient archaeological site located on Bijak-ki-Pahari hill near Viratnagar in Rajasthan's Jaipur district. Dating to the 3rd century BCE during Emperor Ashoka's reign, it features India's earliest known freestanding circular Buddhist chaityagriha with a central stupa surrounded by wooden pillars. The site includes monastery remains with monk cells and yielded important Asokan inscriptions, making it a significant marker of early Buddhist architecture in India.
Jajmau Mound, also known as Jajmau Tila, is a large archaeological mound on the northern bank of the Ganga River in Jajmau, eastern Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India, it reveals continuous settlement from around 1200 BCE to the 18th century CE, including Painted Grey Ware, Northern Black Polished Ware, and Kushana and Gupta period remains. The protected site is notable for its stratified cultural sequence and riverine setting.
Kirsola Archaeological Mound is an ancient settlement mound located in Kirsola village in Nuh district, Haryana, India. The mound preserves stratified cultural deposits indicating long-term human habitation. Recognized as an archaeological site of regional importance, it is noted for surface finds and structural remains reflecting early historic occupation. Situated in a rural agricultural landscape, it is of interest to researchers and visitors interested in Haryana's archaeological heritage.
Korkai Archaeological Site is located in Korkai village in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, near the Thamirabarani River delta. It marks the site of an ancient port city that served as an early capital of the Pandya kingdom and a renowned centre for pearl fishery. Excavations have revealed burial urns, potsherds, pearl oyster remains and Sangam-period artefacts, making it notable for its historical and archaeological importance in South India.
Mughalpura Archaeological Mound is an ancient settlement mound located at Mughalpura village near Uklana Mandi in Hisar District, Haryana, India. The elevated earthen mound contains stratified cultural deposits, pottery and structural debris indicating long-term ancient habitation. Listed among archaeological mounds of the Hisar region in the Ghaggar basin, it is valued for research on early settlement patterns. The site is undeveloped for tourism and remains a protected archaeological feature in a rural agricultural landscape.
Punkri Barwadih Megaliths is an archaeological megalithic site located at Punkri Barwadih village in Barwadih block of Latehar district, Jharkhand. The site comprises clusters of standing stones, cairns and burial monuments attributed to the megalithic period. Noted for its concentration of ancient funerary structures, it provides evidence of early Iron Age burial practices in eastern India and is recognized as an important prehistoric heritage site in Jharkhand.
Vembakottai Archaeological Site is an active excavation site located in Vembakottai village, Virudhunagar District, Tamil Nadu, on the northern bank of the Vaippar River. Excavated by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology since 2022, the site has revealed evidence of continuous habitation from the microlithic period to the early historic period. Finds include pottery, beads, terracotta objects, and brick structures, indicating an ancient settlement linked to the Sangam age.