Deur Kothar, Archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh, India
Description
Deur Kothar is an archaeological site in Madhya Pradesh with four large brick stupa mounds, with the main stupa standing 9 meters (30 feet) high. About thirty stupas from the Mauryan period were uncovered across the site during excavations.
History
The site originates from the Mauryan period and was discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1982. Extensive excavations that followed revealed its importance as an early center of Buddhist worship.
Culture
An inscription in Brahmi script on a stone pillar shows that early Buddhist practices took place here and mentions a teacher named Dharamdev. You can see these traces of religious devotion while walking through the site.
Practical
The site is open during daytime hours and does not charge entry fees. It can be reached via the Rewa-Allahabad Road, making it accessible for day trips from surrounding areas.
Did you know?
The site contains about 63 rock shelters displaying ancient paintings and rock carvings, showing continuous human presence across thousands of years. These artworks offer insight into the everyday life of the region's ancient inhabitants.
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