Scholars did not know the existence of pre-historical sites –Excavations helped to trace them Architecture shows style and quality of builders including architects and engineers The Archaeological Sites • Early archaeological activities relate to early historic and early medieval periods. • Paharpur Mahasthan Mainmati • Paharpur is the largest Buddihist monastery and temple Paharpur and Related Sites • Remains of the Biggest Buddhist Monastery MAHASTHANGARH • Sir Alexander Cunningham identified it with the city of Pundranagar on the basis of Huen Tsang. • The biggest city of ancient time- a fortified city. • Its suburb extended for miles and their impressive remains can be traced even today. • Its remains show its continuous history of more than 1500 years-3bce-15ce. Mainamati • Great Buddhist Center • Kingdom • Unexcavated mounds Architecture • From Pre-History • Ancient • Medieval • Colonial Period BUILDINGS SANGSHAD BHAVAN CITY OF MAHASTHANGARH