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Indian state refurbishes historical sites
12 Mar 2007
Authorities in Bihar, India have given permission for the redevelopment of two archaeological and heritage sites.
One of these is an 18th century granary which was built while the country was under British rule.
The other is an 18-pillar hall which is believed to have connections to King Ashok.
Officials hope that by sprucing up the sites tourism in the state will begin to increase, adding to the money generated by the already popular destination.
The 18-pillar hall is likely to be the most attractive site for holidaymakers, with the Archaeological Survey of India already working to protect it.
'We are getting evidences here in archaeological excavations back from 150 BC to 600 AD,' said P K Mishra, superintending archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India.
'This site was excavated by eminent scholars in the 1950s and now we have got the remains of the 80 pillared halls.
'That 80 pillared hall is supposed to have been the capital of King Ashok,' he added.
© Adfero Ltd
One of these is an 18th century granary which was built while the country was under British rule.
The other is an 18-pillar hall which is believed to have connections to King Ashok.
Officials hope that by sprucing up the sites tourism in the state will begin to increase, adding to the money generated by the already popular destination.
The 18-pillar hall is likely to be the most attractive site for holidaymakers, with the Archaeological Survey of India already working to protect it.
'We are getting evidences here in archaeological excavations back from 150 BC to 600 AD,' said P K Mishra, superintending archaeologist of the Archaeological Survey of India.
'This site was excavated by eminent scholars in the 1950s and now we have got the remains of the 80 pillared halls.
'That 80 pillared hall is supposed to have been the capital of King Ashok,' he added.
© Adfero Ltd
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