Bachinagudda is in Pattadakal, Bagalkot District in Karnataka, about 20 km from Badami, the Pre-Chalukya historical place and Archaeological sites in Karnataka. During 2003-04 and 2004-05 excavations was conducted at the cluster of four mounds (at the foot of Bachinagudda hill), the Lower Terrace, Middle Terrace, Upper Terrace and Reserve Forest.[1] at Bachinagudda there is a Shankaralinga Temple.
Bachinagudda
Bachinagudda,Pattadakalu | |
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  Bachinagudda | |
| Coordinates: 15°56′54″N 75°48′57″E / 15.9484°N 75.8159°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bagalkot |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Nearest city | Badami |
- Lower Terrace
At Lower Terrace found the evidence of early Medieval period brick temple (of Pre-Chalukya) including sandstone Chaturmukha Shiva head. From the remains temple found a cell on the west side and mandapa hall with 16 pillars, on the east side an entrance platform.
- Middle Terrace
At the Middle Terrace found the evidence of Iron age - Megalithic habitation (at the depth of 1.15 m) for the first time, including floors in good condition.
- Upper Terrace
At the Upper Terrace found the evidence of early historic includes the deposit fire places with ash-pits, rammed floor, consisting of roads, dumping area of waste products and smelting activity area. Iron and copper alloy implements, beads of semi-precious stones and glass. Pottery (russet coated ware, red polished ware and rouletted ware).[2] The lead and copper coins were recovered from the floor levels, of the Maharathis and Satavahanas period.
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References edit
- ^ "Excavations - 2000-2005 - Karnataka , Bachinagudda, Pattadakal, dt.Bagalkot". Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- ^ "Sacred Landscapes in Early Medieval South India: the Chalukya state and society (ca. AD 550-750)" (PDF). Retrieved 17 May 2013.