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Uttar Pradesh: Ancient stepwell discovered in Chandausi during anti-encroachment drive in Sambhal
Updated On: 22 December, 2024 06:27 PM IST | Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent
Authorities said they stumbled upon the stepwell during an anti-encroachment drive initiated in the area. During this operation, two damaged idols were also found within the temple's well
A stepwell, approximately 125 to 150 years old and covering an area of 400 square metres, after it was unearthed during excavation at Chandausi area, in Sambhal district, December 22, 2024. (Pic/PTI)
An ancient stepwell, estimated to be between 125 and 150 years old and spanning approximately 400 square meters, was unearthed on Sunday during excavation efforts in the Laxman Ganj area of Sambhal’s Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh, reported news agency PTI.
The excavation began on Saturday, said Krishna Kumar Sonkar, the Executive Officer of Chandausi Nagar Palika.
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