Earthen pots, women clad in skimpy clothes from animal skins, houses of huge rocks and having a dinosaur for a pet; I’m sure reminds you of ‘The Flintstones’. The cartoon series is what exactly matches our idea of the ancient age.
The real olden times were, however, a lot similar to the series too. The ‘Yabadabado’ people, animal skins, spears and stones were all once a part of our ‘now-modern’ world for sure.
The evidence of their existence shows up all over the world every now and then. People from different spheres of the world have always shown interest in the archaeological remains of the world.
To some, it seems attention-grabbing while to others it is a form of pure research. Whatever might the case be, scientists and travelers have always made efforts to peep into the ancient era.
The Vedic and Pre-historic age together makes the ancient era of India. Indus Valley Civilization, one of the first and major settlements of Asia had flourished in India.
The foundation of the Harappan and Iron Age goes back to Indian history. From the Mauryas to the Mughals, everything about India’s glorious history makes it an archaeological sparkler.
The modern world couldn’t restore all the archaeological remains of our past, but there are few which are still intact. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) takes care of most of them.
Tourists, travelers, and scientists from different corners of the world visit our country to know more about its historical treasures.
Let’s take you back into the time with some to the finest and most visited archaeological sites of India.
1. Lothal, Gujarat
Lothal is one-of-its-kind ancient cities. It is one of the oldest planned settlements of India. The remains of this city stand strong in Gujarat today.
The foundation of this magnificent ancient country dates back to 2400B.C. This is one of the first cities where we see toilet-bathroom.
The site is currently being maintained by ASI and is one of the finest destinations to hit for if you’re looking for an historical escapade.
2. Barabar Caves, Bihar
Be it Nalanda University or Lord Buddha’s enlightenment, Bihar is a state which has always been in the limelight for its strong connection to the history.
The Barabar Caves are also the facts of Bihar being one of the major historical hotspots.
These caves were mainly built by Asoka and all of them date back to the 250 B.C. The caves exhibit the beautiful and precise South Asian rock-cut sculptures.
The Sudama Cave, Lomas Rishi Cave, Vishva Zopri and Karan Chaupar cave are the prominent archaeological sites on the Barabar Hill.
2. Kulpahar City, Uttar Pradesh
This ancient city falls in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh.
Nowadays, Cheap flights for India To USA are available for travelers, all over the world to visit this city to explore different sites of this place that belong to the 10th century. Chandela temples are of high ancient significance.
Apart from these, the Raja ka Tal, Belasagar Lake, and Senapati Mahal also attract a large number of tourists.
3. Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
Mahabalipuram is another archaeological site which is popular for its exquisite historical bounties. The town was popular for its significance in the realm of trade.
Being one of the major ports of India, in the ancient era, this town was visited by traders from different places in the world.
It is now, popular with the tourists for its mind-blowing temples, cave sanctuaries, and sculptures of Lord Shiva.
The city flourished during the rule of Pallavas. The Shore temple is the most popular landmark here.
4. Parihaspora, Jammu & Kashmir
Situated 24 kilometers from the main city of Srinagar on the Srinagar-Baramulla road, the Parihspora site is of great relevance to the Buddhists. Its stone caves, structures, and artifacts attract a great number of people to visit it annually.
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