Mon Feb 17 12:43:52 UTC 2025: ## Ancient Civilization Unearthed in Jharkhand, India

**Hazaribagh, Jharkhand:** Archaeological evidence suggesting a 2,500-3,000-year-old civilization has been discovered in the Chouparan block of Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, India. The site, described as a major center of archaeological importance by Dr. Abhishek Singh Amar, Head of Asian Studies at Hamilton College, New York, holds the potential to reveal significant insights into ancient Indian history.

Previous explorations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in nearby villages uncovered Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) pottery, dating back to 300 BC – 100 BC, and a variety of artifacts. These include a large mound in Mangarh village, identified as an ancient Buddhist stupa; numerous statues of Buddha, Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh, Ganesha), and Buddhist goddesses (Tara, Marichi, Avalokiteshvara); a Sati stone; and a terracotta ring well. Many artifacts have been lost to the passage of time and lack of preservation, despite the fact that villagers have unearthed them for generations during construction and agricultural activities. A large statue, known locally as Mata Kamala, is among the significant surviving finds.

Stone slabs bearing ancient inscriptions, examined by Dr. Arpita Ranjan of the ASI’s Delhi office, also await decipherment, promising crucial information about this lost civilization. A proposal for extensive excavations and further research has been submitted to the ASI’s central office. Researchers from India and abroad are already visiting the site to study the remarkable discoveries.

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