Sanchi Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Sanchi Town, India
The Sanchi Archaeological Museum exhibits sculptures, inscriptions, and pottery from the nearby Buddhist monuments, including fragments of ancient pillars and stone carvings.
The museum, founded in 1919 by Archaeological Survey of India director John Marshall, preserves artifacts discovered during excavations of the Buddhist complex at Sanchi.
The museum displays numerous Buddhist sculptures and architectural elements from different periods, illustrating the evolution of religious art across several centuries.
The museum provides detailed information panels in multiple languages and remains open daily from sunrise to sunset, with separate ticket prices for domestic and international visitors.
Among the notable exhibits stands the 12th-century Avalokitesvara Head crafted from sandstone, representing an exceptional example of medieval Buddhist sculpture.
Location: Sanchi Town
GPS coordinates: 23.47941,77.73962
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:35
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