Like most site museums in India, this one also owes its genesis to an
English General accidently stumbling upon some ancient ruins around 1818.
Eventful archaeological explorations revealed one of the richest sculptural
finds of Buddhist heritage.
The period of superb creativity stretched between 3rd century BC and 13th
century AD, blending Hindu and Buddhist styles and building a complex of
stupas, temples, monasteries, etc. that remain unparalleled in excellence of
form and beauty of detail.
Other notable sculptures found here include statues of the Buddha,several
bodhisattvas and early Hindu period statues of ganesh,Mahishasuramardini
among others.
Address : Archaeological Museum
Sanchi |
Museums In India