Buddhist era relics found in Amaravati

The workers found a wall, a Shiva lingam and some old clay utensils. Temple officials immediately called archaeology department officials and a team, led by deputy superintending archaeologist D. Kanna Babu, inspected the spot.

Mr Kanna Babu said that two-metre wall belonged to the 1st century.

The Shiva lingam was made of marble and other objects also belong to the Buddhist era. Mr Kanna Babu said the archaeology department would conduct further excavations at the place. Recently, during the demolition of the gali gopuram, some idols believed to belong to the previous Buddhist era were found and were shifted to the government museum at Amaravati.