New Findings from Ahichchhatra Archaeological Site

By : Dibishada Brajasundar Garnayak, Vivek K. Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Rajesh K. Meena

Page No: 173-182

Abstract
The spadework in the southern side of the pyramidal structure locally known as Bhim-Gada in Ahichchhatra archaeological site revealed some significant terracotta plaques and other associated artifacts belonging to the pre-Gupta period to 12th century CE. These findings show uniqueness in the art tradition of Ahichchhatra and have not been documented in the site and its neighbouring areas so far. A terracotta plaque depicts the narrative scene of Trideva along with Rishi gana and stylistically resembles with the sculptural art of Gandhara region. The physical features resembling with the Yaksha figurines generally seen in the Indo-Greek art dated to the early Common Era have been described along with other findings in this paper.

Authors:
Dibishada Brajasundar Garnayak: Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Puri Circle, Odisha.
Vivek K. Singh: Assistant Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Meerut Circle, Uttar Pradesh.
Mukesh Kumar: Assistant Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Meerut Circle, Uttar Pradesh.
Rajesh K. Meena: Conservation Assistant, Archaeological Survey of India, Meerut Circle, Uttar Pradesh.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/SEAR.2024.49.12