Excavations - 2000-2005 - Karnataka Kanaganhali, Sannati dt.Gulbarga In the past, the site was subjected to excavation in 1994-95, 1996-97 and 1997-98. During the last two years of the excavations, remains of a massive stupa, many brick built structures in the form of chaityagriha and votive stupas were brought to light During the excavations many architectural members of the stupa –like fragments of sculptured veneering slabs, members of railings, pillars , capitals, Buddha padas , sculptures of yaksha and four images of Buddha etc. The sculptured panels depicts various Jataka stories and life of Lord Buddha and portrait of many Satavahana king. More than 50 inscriptions were discovered from the excavations. The most important discovery was the sculpture representing Mauryan emperor Asoka. The recent excavations conducted at the site during the field seasons 2000-01 and 2001-02 has laid bare ruined remnants of a number of brick built structures like paved and sheltered passages connecting them. The excavation also exposed part of a possible monastic complex to the north west of the main stupa. Antiquities such as lead coins bear names of Satavahana king like Satakarni, Pulumavi and Yajnasri. The most significant finding of the excavation include a stone sculptured slab bearing the name raya asoka. The remains of the site can be dated from 1st cent B.C. to 3rd Cent. A.D.
Posted on: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:26:24 +0000
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