Findings
A rock-cut cave on Sitanagaram Hill, dating back to Satavahana times, has been inspected. This cave originally served as a retreat for Buddhist monks during rainy season. Converted into a temple two decades ago, the cave now houses ant hills & numerous bats.
Site
06.02.2016
Buddhist Caves, 1st-2nd Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Sitanagaram, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The State Dept. of Archaeology has been urged to restore the caves to their original form, removing the lime plaster and RCC ceiling. A proposal to include the caves in the Amaravati Buddhist circuit, enhancing the visitor experience with a legend board detailing the historical significance has been put forth.
Findings
A rock-cut cave on Sitanagaram Hill, dating back to Satavahana times, has been inspected. This cave originally served as a retreat for Buddhist monks during rainy season. Converted into a temple two decades ago, the cave now houses ant hills & numerous bats.
Site
06.02.2016
Buddhist Caves, 1st-2nd Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Sitanagaram, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Buddhist Caves, 1st-2nd Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Sitanagaram, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The State Dept. of Archaeology has been urged to restore the caves to their original form, removing the lime plaster and RCC ceiling. A proposal to include the caves in the Amaravati Buddhist circuit, enhancing the visitor experience with a legend board detailing the historical significance has been put forth.
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