Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Antiquities Found During Lakkundi Excavation
Archaeologists in Lakkundi, India, found some old and interesting things while digging near a temple.
They discovered a broken statue with three crowns, some bones, a round clay object, and a piece that might have been part of a dome.
The team is studying these findings to learn more about the past.
The excavation started in January and involves 30 workers, mostly women, and is being supervised by two experts.
Excavation at Lakkundi site uncovered a broken Naga sculpture with three crowns.
Other findings include bone fragments, a circular terracotta object, and a damaged dome fragment.
The excavation is being conducted by the State Archaeology Department.
30 workers, including 21 women and 9 men, participated in the excavation.
The findings are being documented for further study and analysis.
- Who
- State Archaeology Department
- What
- Excavation at Lakkundi site
- When
- January 16 onwards
- Where
- Lakkundi, Gadag
- Why
- To uncover historical artifacts
- Location
- Lakkundi, Gadag
- Excavation Duration
- January 16 onwards
- Workers Involved
- 30 (21 women, 9 men)
- Supervisors
- 2
- Key Findings
- Naga sculpture, bone fragments, terracotta object, dome fragment