Archaeological site in Yamunanagar district, India
30°08′31″N 77°21′16″E / 30.141915°N 77.354361°E / 30.141915; 77.354361Circumference | 5 km |
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Material | brick, mud mortar |
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Archaeologists | Dr. Suraj Bhan, Punjab University, Chandigarh; Shri D. S. Malik and Shri M. Acharya, Government of Haryana |
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Management | Government of Haryana |
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Sugh Ancient Mound, also known as the Ancient Site of Sugh, is located in the village of Amadalpur Dayalgarh, in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana, India. Suryamandir-Tirth in Amadalpur is nearby.[1] Buddhist stupa here is identified with the Srughna.
The circumference of the mound is about 5 km and it is situated on the west bank of the Yamuna river flood-plains.
As featured in Hiuen Tsang's travel accounts of India, the Sugh mound has ancient associations with the town of Shrughna. It also has a historical significance for Buddhists, Hindus and Jains.[1][2][3]
The ancient Chaneti Buddhist Stupa is located nearby.
Excavation
Excavation was undertaken by Dr. Suraj Bhan from the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology at Panjab University. Additional excavation was conducted by Shri M. Acharya and Shri D. S. Malik of the Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Haryana.[1][4]
A 2000-year-old Vanar Sena terracotta was found here, possibly related to the ‘Vanar Sena’ of Lord Rama. Numerous artifacts related to Buddha had been excavated at this site.[1][2]
Adi Badri,Amadalpur, Buria, Chhachhrauli, Chaneti Buddhist Stupa, Kapal Mochan are other ancient sites.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Ancient site of Sugh". HaryanaTourism.gov.in. Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ a b Sharma, Shriv Kumar (2018-06-08). "DC orders probe into damage to ancient Sugh mound". The Tribune, India. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "List of Protected Monuments in Haryana with notification no" (PDF). Archaeology Haryana. Department of Archaeology and Museums, Haryana. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
- ^ "Signage matter" (PDF). Archaeology Haryana. 2017-12-05. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
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