Archive · 26 May 2025
Ancient Artifacts Discovered in Kondapaka Village
Archaeologists found ancient artifacts in a place called Kondapaka.
They discovered stone tools from a very long time ago, called Neolithic axes, and a clay figure from the Satavahana period, which might be a royal person.
These findings show people lived there for a very long time, with different cultures over the centuries.
The experts say it's very important to dig and study the site carefully so we don't lose the history.
They believe the site holds important clues about Telangana's history and want to protect it.
Archaeologists found Neolithic stone axes and a terracotta torso.
The terracotta figure is from the Satavahana period.
The finds are from the Patigadda mound in Kondapaka.
Previous finds include glass beads and iron slag.
Experts urge scientific excavation to preserve the site.
- Who
- Members of the Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam, Telangana heritage department.
- What
- Three Neolithic stone axes and a rare terracotta torso from the Satavahana period were unearthed.
- When
- Discoveries span from the prehistoric era to the Rashtrakuta and Kakatiya periods.
- Where
- Patigadda mound in Kondapaka village, Siddipet district.
- Why
- To understand the history and cultural footprint of the area.
- Location
- Kondapaka village, Siddipet district
- Artifacts
- Neolithic stone axes, terracotta torso
- Period
- Satavahana period, prehistoric era to Kakatiya periods
- Discoverers
- Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam