Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Lakkundi Excavation Uncovers Ancient Secrets
In a small village called Lakkundi in Karnataka, India, archaeologists are digging up the ground to find old treasures.
They started on January 16, 2025, and have already found some cool things like carvings, bones, and pottery.
The village is very old and was once a big town with lots of temples and wells.
People used to live there a long, long time ago, even before the time of kings and queens.
The archaeologists are careful and are digging up to 10 meters deep.
They want to learn more about the history of Lakkundi and maybe even get it recognized as a special place by UNESCO.
Some villagers also found a pot of gold ornaments, but that was a separate thing and not related to the excavation.
Everyone is excited to see what else they might find!
Archaeologists began excavating in Lakkundi on January 16, 2025, uncovering artefacts like snake carvings, bones, and pottery fragments.
Lakkundi is known for its Kalyani Chalukyan architecture, which influenced later Hoysala and Vijayanagara styles.
The village was once a bustling town with over 100 temples and wells, now reduced to a few surviving structures.
Historical evidence suggests human habitation in Lakkundi dates back nearly 3,000 years, with artefacts from the Neolithic-Chalcolithic age.
Lakkundi was an important minting centre during the Kalyani Chalukya period, producing coins known as 'Lokki ponna' and 'Lokki gadyana'.
- Who
- Archaeologists, historians, and villagers of Lakkundi
- What
- Excavation and discovery of ancient artefacts and architecture
- When
- Excavation began on January 16, 2025
- Where
- Lakkundi, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To uncover layers of history and preserve the heritage of Lakkundi
- Location
- Lakkundi, Karnataka, India
- Excavation Start Date
- January 16, 2025
- Excavation Depth
- Up to 10 meters
- Historical Periods
- Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Shatavahana, Rashtrakuta, Kalyani Chalukya, Kalachuri, Vijayanagara
- Architectural Styles
- Kalyani Chalukyan, Jain, Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shakta
- Notable Discoveries
- Snake carvings, bones, pottery fragments, Jain carvings, Neolithic-Chalcolithic artefacts
- UNESCO Heritage Status
- Proposed