Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Karnataka Launches Treasure Hunt After Gold Discovery
In a village called Lakkundi in Karnataka, a boy found a small copper pot filled with gold ornaments while building a house.
The ornaments are very old, around 300 to 400 years.
The government decided to start a big dig near a temple to find more treasures.
They think there might be more gold, silver, and precious stones hidden underground.
Many people, including archaeologists, are working together to find important historical things like inscriptions and sculptures.
This village was once very rich and was ruled by many different kings.
The dig is very important because it can help us learn more about the history of Karnataka.
A boy discovered a copper pot containing 470 grams of gold ornaments in Lakkundi village.
The Karnataka government launched a full-scale excavation near the Kote Veerabhadreshwara Temple.
The excavation area is 10 metres by 10 metres and is expected to yield historical artifacts.
Lakkundi was historically a prosperous centre ruled by multiple dynasties.
The region is believed to contain buried valuables including gold, silver, and precious stones.
- Who
- Karnataka government, archaeologists, local residents
- What
- Launch of a treasure hunt and excavation after the discovery of gold ornaments
- When
- January 16, 2025
- Where
- Lakkundi village, Gadag district, Karnataka
- Why
- To uncover buried valuables and historical artifacts
- Location
- Lakkundi village, Gadag district, Karnataka
- Discovery
- 470 grams of gold ornaments in a copper pot
- Age of Ornaments
- 300 to 400 years old
- Excavation Area
- 10 metres by 10 metres near Kote Veerabhadreshwara Temple
- Historical Rulers
- Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Kalchuris, Vijayanagara kings
- Expected Findings
- Inscriptions, monuments, sculptures, ornaments
- Organizations Involved
- Department of Tourism, Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, Lakkundi Heritage Development Authority, district administration