Findings
A collapsed rock-cut cave, once used by Buddhist monks as a rainy retreat, has succumbed to vegetation overgrowth. Notable is a rare Vishnu Trivikrama sculpture with Dwarapalas Jaya and Vijaya, carved in the distinctive Vengi Chalukyan style.
Site
30.11.2022
Rock-cut Cave Collapse, 1st Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Mustabada, Krishna Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Rock-cut Cave Collapse, 1st Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Mustabada, Krishna Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The collapse and defacing of a rock-cut cave by locals is concerning, as are the endangered Vaishnavite sculptures. Raised awareness on its archaeological value, leading villagers to promise preservation efforts to protect the cave and its heritage.
Findings
A collapsed rock-cut cave, once used by Buddhist monks as a rainy retreat, has succumbed to vegetation overgrowth. Notable is a rare Vishnu Trivikrama sculpture with Dwarapalas Jaya and Vijaya, carved in the distinctive Vengi Chalukyan style.
Site
30.11.2022
Rock-cut Cave Collapse, 1st Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Mustabada, Krishna Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Rock-cut Cave Collapse, 1st Cen. CE (Satavahana dynasty), Mustabada, Krishna Dt., Andhra Pradesh.
Call to Action
The collapse and defacing of a rock-cut cave by locals is concerning, as are the endangered Vaishnavite sculptures. Raised awareness on its archaeological value, leading villagers to promise preservation efforts to protect the cave and its heritage.
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