At Ratangiri most of the excavation is done in and around on the high mound locally called Ranipokhari or Queen’s Tank.
The excavation of this site revealed the spectacular remains of two monasteries lying side by side with a narrow passage between them. They have been constructed any time between 5th to 10th century A.D.
One on the left is earmarked as Monastery No. 2.
And the bigger one by its side is earmarked as Monastery No. 1.
The excavation of this site revealed the spectacular remains of two monasteries lying side by side with a narrow passage between them. They have been constructed any time between 5th to 10th century A.D.
One on the left is earmarked as Monastery No. 2.
And the bigger one by its side is earmarked as Monastery No. 1.
Awesome - that's some history there!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos
ReplyDeletefascinating to see this old structure :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. There is so much we can learn from our past. If we would just take the time to do so. Have a grand day!
ReplyDeletesuper cool :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting post!
ReplyDeleteLove that shot of your kids!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo much history!! Wonderful captures for the day!! I hope you have a great new week, Rajesh!!
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be in such good order for buildings that have been excavated.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice you take your sons to these historic sites, Rajesh. They will be excellent travelers one day!
ReplyDeleteNice to see so much excavation finding wonders thought lost. That doorway is spectacular...and a perfect spot for photo ops.
ReplyDeleteAnother must see destination.
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Wonderful pictures, I really like these monasteries excavated!
ReplyDeleteThe children are lovely and the ruins, always enjoy your shares, very interesting~
ReplyDeleteHow very interesting. I am fascinated by archeology.
ReplyDeleteI bet the boys enjoyed the mazelike rooms of the monasteries. Intricate ancient stonework and carvings. You are surrounded by history, Rajesh.
ReplyDeletethe boys look as though they're coming out of a photo frame!
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Queens tank! Lovely place.
ReplyDeleteGood captures.
ReplyDeleteQuite quite lovely
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Rajesh, your sons are lucky to have a parent who will take them to these marvelous sites. Not only history, but culture and beauty. The world needs aesthetes! Good for you. Amy
ReplyDeleteAwesome history and love to read such posts.
ReplyDeletemissed to mention the photos. Very enticing.
ReplyDeleteYou can imagine how it would have looked from the foundation. I bet the boys loved this.
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ReplyDeleteIt is truly amazing how so many structures are able to remain standing since they were built since the A.D. period.
I always find archaeological excavations fascinating they add so much to our knowledge of the past.
ReplyDeleteSeems to be a grand monastery of its time. Lovely picks, Rajesh :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting place.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this info, definitely this will be handy when I plan a visit.
ReplyDeleteSplendid architecture
ReplyDeleteBoth Monasteries looking that these were remain a part of rich culture ..
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