Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site Site
Early Historic (3rd c. BCE–4th CE)·Satavahana-Ikshvaku·🇮🇳 Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, India
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About Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site in Andhra Pradesh, Srikakulam, India is a Early Historic (3rd c. BCE–4th CE) temple complex attributed to Satavahana-Ikshvaku culture. Indian Archaeological Survey and Deccan College excavations reveal stratified deposits with ceramics and radiocarbon. The site includes a principal mound and monastic or settlement features. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Satavahana-Ikshvaku site illustrating Early Historic (3rd c. BCE–4th CE) temple-complex traditions.
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Satavahana-Ikshvaku
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 300 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (3rd c. BCE–4th CE)
- Culture
- Satavahana-Ikshvaku
- Purpose
- Buddhist settlement with brick stupas and relic casket, Salihundam
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 300 BCE
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
18.3422° N · 84.0222° E · 691 m · 3 mapped features
Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site — Principal Feature
structurePrimary temple-complex feature at Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
18.3430° N · 84.0230° ESalihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary complex at Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
18.3415° N · 84.0216° ESalihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site — Outlier
rock artOutlier at Salihundam — Srikakulam Buddhist Site
18.3433° N · 84.0212° E