Lost in Time: Ratnagiri’s Stunning Buddhist Marvels Unearthed!
Hidden in the lush hills of Odisha India lies a remarkable window into the past Ratnagiri an ancient Buddhist site nestled in the Assia hill range For centuries this sacred land has held onto its secrets but recent excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India ASI have unearthed stunning new discoveries Three colossal Buddha heads hundreds of intricately carved stupas and stone inscriptions have emerged from the earth offering a fascinating glimpse into Odisha s profound role in shaping Buddhist art architecture and culture A Shrine Complex EmergesThe excavation which began in December has been a huge nbsp process with a -strong team of archaeologists carefully chipping away at the soil to reveal the hidden treasures The site spread across acres has excavated a large Buddhist shrine complex complete with three colossal Buddha heads each with nbsp carvings and nbsp elongated earlobes The beautifully crafted heads dating back to the