Erravaram Caves

Erravaram Caves are located on the left bank of Yeleru river, at a distance of 45 km from Rajahmundry on Vishakhapatnam route. The caves are located on Dhanla–dibba hillock.[1] The excavations revealed historic remains dated back to 100 A.D.[2] This site flourished from 1st century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.[1]

View of a rock cut cistern at Erravaram Buddhist ruins

References

  1. Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publication. p. 28. ISBN 8170307740.
  2. Deshpande, Aruna (2013). "4 Andhra Pradesh". Buddhist India Rediscovered. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 978-8184952476. Retrieved 29 November 2013.

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