Archive · 20 Aug 2025
History Students Unearth Ancient Relics near Chittedu Village
Imagine students were exploring an area near their school when they found old things!
They found broken pieces of pots, tools made of stone, and even a statue.
These things tell us about people who lived there a long time ago.
They also found writing from way back when, explaining who built a temple and why.
This area might have been ruled by local leaders.
Experts are excited because they think there could be a lot more hidden history to find there!
History students discovered ancient relics during a field study near Chittedu village.
Findings include earthen pot fragments, stone tools, and a Vinayaka idol.
An inscription from 1678 CE, previously found, details temple construction.
The inscription mentions Lakshmamma, daughter of a local chieftain.
The site suggests Chittedu was ruled by local zamindars centuries ago.
- Who
- Final-year history students of S.K.R. Degree College, led by Dr. Govindu Surendra.
- What
- Discovery of ancient relics and an inscription dating back to 1678 CE.
- When
- Ongoing; the inscription dates back to 1678 CE.
- Where
- Chittedu village, S.P.S.R. Nellore district.
- Why
- To explore and understand the historical significance of the region.
- Location
- Chittedu village, Nellore district
- Discoverers
- History students from S.K.R. Degree College
- Lead
- Dr. Govindu Surendra
- Inscription Date
- 1678 CE
- Artifacts Found
- Earthenware fragments, stone tools, Vinayaka idol
- Inscription Details
- Construction of Chittetamma Temple and pond