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08.02.2022
8th-12th Cen. CE historical sculptures in neglect at Kankal.
Findings
Noticed 8th-12th Cen. CE sculptures of neglect at Kankal.
Call to Action
Sensitized the villagers on the need to preserve these sculptures of historical importance for posterity.
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04.03.2022
Iron age Menhirs at Ellarigudem.
Findings
Spotted the Iron Age Menhirs 1000 BCE under threat on road side.
Call to Action
Sensitized Mr. Nukala Suresh Reddy the adjacent land owner, as well as the locals to protect the site.
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27.09.2022
Iron Age burials at Gangalakunta.
Findings
Explored Iron Age burials and the menhirs 1000 BCE in utter neglect.
Call to Action
Sensitized the local community on the archaeological significance of the structure and urged the need the protect them.
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30.11.2022
1st Cen. CE rock-cut Cave collapses at Mustabada.
Findings
Noticed a collapsed rock-cut cave of 1st Cen CE. at Musthabad village, Gannavaram Mandal, Krishna district, due to the overgrowth of vegetation.
The cave, was use by the Buddhist monks as rainy retreats during the Satavahana period.
A rare sculpture depicting Vishnu Trivikrama and his Dwarapalas, Jaya and Vijaya, was carved on the walls in the typical Vengi Chalukyan style is noteworthy.
Call to Action
Expressed concern not only about the collapse of the historical rock-cut cave but also about the defacing of the cave structure by the local community. They widened the pathway, posing a serious threat to the 8th century Vaishnavite sculptures and the very existence of the cave.
Raised awareness among the villagers regarding the archaeological significance of the cave and the need to preserve it for posterity. The villagers assured that they would take care of the matter.
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