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Bangladesh discovers ancient fort city By Nizam Ahmed

Wed Mar 15, 5:59 AM ET

 

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WARI, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Bangladesh say they

have uncovered part of a fortified citadel dating back to 450 B.C.

that could have been a stopping off point along an ancient trade

route.

 

So far, a moat round the citadel has been uncovered along with parts

of an ancient road at Wari, 85 km (53 miles) northeast of the

capital Dhaka.

 

"The citadel and a raft of artifacts may help redefine history of

India," said Sufi Mostafizur Rahman, head of the department of

archaeology at Jahangirnagar University, near Dhaka.

 

"The well-planned road with even manholes proves that the citadel

was managed by a very efficient administration," Mostafizur added.

 

"I am confident further excavation will lead us to residue of a

palace," he said.

 

Archaeologists have been excavating the ancient roads and unearthing

artifacts for several years. Tests by a Dutch university revealed

the objects dated to around 450 B.C.

 

Artefacts found in the 600 x 600 meter (1,800 x 1,800 ft) include

metal coins, metallic chisels, terracotta missiles, rouletted and

knobbed pottery, stone hammers and bangles. Ornaments suggested

Buddhism dominated life in the urban centers. Mostafizur said the

citadel was believed to be a part of Harappan civilization and a

prime trade center might have flourished there, possibly serving as

a link between contemporary South Asian and Roman civilizations.

 

The Harappan civilization flourished in the Indus and Ganges valleys

between 2,700 B.C. to 700 B.C.

 

Archaeologists hope the citadel and surrounding area yield many more

surprises.

 

In Wari and the nearby Batteswar village there are 47 raised areas

and archaeologists are planning to excavate all of these as well.

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