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Buxar Fort: A 3,000-Year-Old Cultural Treasure
22 Nov
Summary
- Excavations reveal a culture nearly 3,000 years old near Buxar.
- Unique terracotta figurines display nearly 200 ancient hairstyles.
- Rare bronze Jain statues and Ramayana sculptures were found here.
Recent archaeological work at Chausa Garh in Buxar has brought to light evidence of a vibrant culture dating back approximately 3,000 years. This discovery offers profound insights into India's ancient civilizational foundations and its rich artistic legacy, with potential connections to the legendary figure Bharat.
The unearthed treasures include an extraordinary collection of terracotta figurines, notable for showcasing nearly 200 distinct ancient hairstyles, a feature highly praised by art historians. Additionally, the site has yielded rare bronze Jain statues from the Shunga to Gupta periods, and terracotta sculptures depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
Further excavations revealed remnants of one of India's oldest Hindu temples constructed entirely of terracotta. Recovered artifacts also comprise stone idols of deities and significant mythological scenes, suggesting that a complete excavation of Chausa Fort could uncover hundreds more rare terracotta sculptures.
