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Ujjain's Ancient Stupa Excavation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:47 PM
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The 2200-year-old Buddhist stupa in Ujjain's Vaishya Tekri is set to be excavated after 90 years. The Archaeological Survey of India is preparing to use modern techniques for the excavation.
The ancient Buddhist stupa located in Vaishya Tekri, Ujjain, is all set to be excavated after a gap of 90 years. This excavation is significant as it is expected to reveal new insights into the history of the region. The stupa is believed to be even larger than the one in Sanchi. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing to use modern techniques and scientific methods for the excavation. The use of advanced technology is expected to help in uncovering the secrets of the stupa. The excavation is a major event for the city of Ujjain and is expected to attract attention from historians and archaeologists across the country.