<h5>What do we know about the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?</h5><p>Bandhavgarh National Park is one of Madhya Pradesh's most popular wildlife sanctuaries. It is the most famous tiger reserve in the country. It has one of the highest tiger densities. Bandhavgarh has the greatest concentration of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world. So, many tourists visit this national park to see tigers in their natural habitat.</p><p>Bandhavgarh is also said to be the origin of all white tigers globally. However, there have been no reports of white tigers in the region in the last 50 years. In addition to the tiger population, the area is rich in other wildlife. The national park has around 30 species of mammals, 260 species of birds, and 70 species of butterflies, reptiles, and insects (whoa!).</p><p>Bandhavgarh is also home to about 500 plant species. Recently, archaeologists have discovered ancient artefacts in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.</p><h5>What artefacts have been discovered in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?</h5><p>New discoveries have revealed traces of a society that most likely resided around the tiger reserve area. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered relics of a 2,000-year-old civilised society. In this tiger reserve, archaeologists have found historical items like a 1,500-year-old rock art and a 2,000-year-old artificial water body.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ancient-artefacts-found-in-madhya-pradesh%2FASI%20water%20body.jfif?alt=media&amp;token=e06a3cd4-8e1b-4a56-8de9-a6a4fdddadc4"><figcaption>Ancient man-made water body for rainwater harvesting in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Photo by ASI.</figcaption></figure><p>ASI officials confirm that this location was previously part of an old trading route. The presence of the water bodies in the area shows that once upon a time, a civilised society used to stay over there. The water bodies that were used to collect rainfall are thought to be between 1,800 and 2,000 years old.</p><p>But other evidence reveals that they were repaired roughly 1,000 years ago. Explorations have led to the discovery of 11 rock-cut caves used by traders for shelter on their treks. One of these caves has a 1500-year-old picture thought to portray an animal of that time.</p><p>The ongoing survey began on 1st April 2023 and will end on 30th June 2023. It can reveal many more secrets about the society that lived in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.</p><h5>What else has been discovered in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve?</h5><p>In 2022, ASI discovered 46 new sculptures in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. The discoveries include Buddhist caves, stupas, and inscriptions from the 2nd century. They also found various Hindu temples from the 9th to 11th centuries.</p><p>There are also two monasteries that have been identified. Gupta-period relics have been discovered. The findings in this area have added a new chapter to the history of Madhya Pradesh and India.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/ancient-artefacts-found-in-madhya-pradesh%2FASI.jfif?alt=media&amp;token=1625ed6a-cefd-4263-bad2-a4169daef141"><figcaption>Ancient sculptures found in Bandhavgarh National Park in September 2022. Photo by ASI.</figcaption></figure><h5>What is the Archaeological Survey of India?</h5><p>The ASI is the leading organisation for archaeological study and the preservation of India’s cultural heritage. The ASI's primary concern is the preservation of ancient monuments, archaeological sites, etc. It also oversees all archaeological activity in the country.</p><p>The organisation has a large workforce of trained archaeologists, scientists, historians etc., for working on various archaeological projects. ASI's work helps us know about our country’s past.</p><p>Do you find ancient history fascinating? Please let us know in the comments section.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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