Ancient Citadel, Sirpur, Chattisgarh

Ancient Citadel, Sirpur, Chattisgarh

Ancient Citadel is remains of an ancient city located in Sirpur Village in Mahasamund District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The extensive site was excavated in between 2007 – 2011 unearthed several structural remains of ancient period. This ancient citadel has been declared of national importance under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958.  Sirpur is a pilgrimage site for the followers of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. 

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/06/sirpur-group-of-monuments-history.html

The Citadel

The excavated remains of the citadel are well planned residential houses with approaches, streets, drainage system and steps. The remains remind us a well-planned urban city. Remains of the furnace of the blacksmith and goldsmith, the residence of the sculptor of Bronze and stone, huge size granary chamber, Ayurvedic bath therapeutic tub and laboratory. Stone paved long and wide roads, a brick-built guard tower in the centre reminds a well-developed town fit for capital city.

Connectivity

Sirpur is located at about 37 Kms from Mahasamund, 38 Kms from Mahasamund Railway Station, 45 Kms from Arang, 74 Kms from Raipur Airport and 82 Kms from Raipur. Sirpur Village is situated on the banks of the river Mahanadi in Mahasamund District in the state of Chhattisgarh. Sirpur is accessible from Raipur by a four-lane National Highway 53. Regular bus services connect Raipur and Sirpur. The nearest railway station is Mahasamund Railway Station. The nearest airport is the Swami Vivekananda airport at Raipur with daily flights to major cities in India.

Location