[Assam] Kamrupi Buddhist civilisation extent likely being unearthed. Well done!

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*Bangladeshi archaeologists discover ancient fort city *

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Published: Thursday, 16 March, 2006, 11:04 AM Doha Time

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*WARI, Bangladesh:* Archaeologists in Bangladesh say they have uncovered
part of a fortified citadel dating back to 450 BC that could have been a
stopping off point along an ancient trade route.
So far, a moat round the citadel has been uncovered along with parts of an
ancient road at Wari, 85km northeast of the capital Dhaka.
"The citadel and a raft of artefacts may help redefine history of India,"
said Sufi Mostafizur Rahman, head of the department of archaeology at
Jahangirnagar University, near Dhaka.
"The well-planned road with even manholes proves that the citadel was
managed by a very efficient administration," Mostafizur added.
"I am confident further excavation will lead us to residue of a palace," he
said.
Archaeologists have been excavating the ancient roads and unearthing
artefacts for several years. Tests by a Dutch university revealed the
objects dated to around 450 BC.
Artefacts found in the 600 x 600 metre pit include metal coins, metallic
chisels, terracotta missiles, rouletted and knobbed pottery, stone hammers
and bangles. Ornaments suggested Buddhism dominated life in the urban
centres.
Mostafizur said the citadel was believed to be a part of Harappan
civilisation and a prime trade centre might have flourished there, possibly
serving as a link between contemporary South Asian and Roman civilisations.
The Harappan civilisation flourished in the Indus and Ganges valleys between
2700 BC to 700 BC.
Archaeologists hope the citadel and surrounding area yield many more
surprises.
In Wari and the nearby Batteswar village there are 47 raised areas and
archaeologists are planning to excavate all of these as well. - Reuters
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