Ancient urban civilisation dug out in Anantnag

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Express News Service


Posted online: Thursday , June 30, 2005 at 0458 hours IST

Srinagar, June 29: THE State Archaeology Department has discovered remains of some hitherto unknown civilisation on plateau at Kutbal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

In a statement, the department said that the remains of the civilisation were scattered over several kanals of land of this plateau. A portion of the land was given a trial dig and at depth of five feet, the first layer of the ancient settlement, probably of the Buddhist period, consisting of a tile pavement laid out in concentric circle with a full-blown lotus in the centre, was found. This pavement was laid in such a beautiful sequence that it left excavators baffled. Most amazing were the tiles which were stamped in variety of motifs, presenting effective and colorful pictures of human beings, animals, mystical creatures, flora and fauna and other abstract designs.

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1. Cool!

Can't wait to see pics.

It sounds very beautiful.

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2. That sounds so interesting.

Did you see the Discovery special on the Mystery Towers of the Himalayas?They are 800 to 900 years old. Several thousand still standing. Up to 150 ft tall.The outside stones were beautifully laid. No finish work inside.There use is still a mystery.