Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) of ASI explores the ancient capital of Pallavas - Mahabalipuram on the east coast after two decades.
- Malladi Divya
- 3 days ago
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New Delhi: The Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) of ASI, established in 2001, is known for carrying out underwater archaeological explorations. Since its establishment, the wing has explored major sites including Dwaraka, Lakshadweep, Mahabalipuram, and Elephanta in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, as well as a lake called Loktak Lake in Manipur.
In a recent facebook post, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture, has appreciated the ASI for its recent underwater exploration in the waters off Mahabalipuram for bringing out the hidden stories of the past.
The wing carried out its first onshore and offshore explorations at Mahabalipuram in 2001, exploring structures belonging to the 7th-8th century CE, which was once the capital of the Pallava Dynasty and is world-renowned for its unique rock-cut and structural temples.
After Two decades, the wing is again carrying out exploration in the waters off Mahabalipuram on the east coast.
Advanced tools and techniques are being used, and for the first time ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) are brought into usage. This could highlight the further scope and potential of the site by bringing out more archaeological remains. This will also help us to know more about the once-flourishing Pallava dynasty.
Please note: The images featured in this blog post have been sourced from the official Facebook page of India's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
This news is brought to you by Malladi Divya, who holds an M.A. in Archaeology and Heritage Management and is currently pursuing an advanced Post-Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology, ASI. Editor: Sachin SIngh Jadoun
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