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Gold and Silver Coins Unearthed During Panchayat House Excavation in Ghadun, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 11:33 PM
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Workers digging the new panchayat office in Ghadun village, Mohali, uncovered a cache of gold and silver coins, prompting a call to archaeological officials.
During the excavation of a new panchayat office in Ghadun village, located in the Mohali district of Punjab, laborers discovered a collection of gold and silver coins. The find was reported to local authorities, who immediately secured the site and informed the state archaeology department.
Preliminary assessment suggests the coins could date back several centuries, though experts have not yet released a detailed analysis. The authorities have placed the artifacts under police guard to prevent any unauthorized handling.
The discovery has drawn interest from historians and archaeologists, who see potential insights into the region's trade and cultural history. Further examination will determine the exact period and origin of the coins.
Local officials have assured residents that the excavation work will continue as planned, with additional safety measures in place to protect any further archaeological material that may surface.
Preliminary assessment suggests the coins could date back several centuries, though experts have not yet released a detailed analysis. The authorities have placed the artifacts under police guard to prevent any unauthorized handling.
The discovery has drawn interest from historians and archaeologists, who see potential insights into the region's trade and cultural history. Further examination will determine the exact period and origin of the coins.
Local officials have assured residents that the excavation work will continue as planned, with additional safety measures in place to protect any further archaeological material that may surface.