Asurgarh Fort
One of the foremost cultural complexes famed also in science and technology, the artefacts of Odisha’s Asurgarh excavation, which date back to the 8th or 9th century in the Kalahandi district recently stunned the whole world with its 2300-year-old archaeological finds discovered by the Indian Archaeological Survey to exhibit the world that it has found a great treasure of the country that too, with the utmost civilization, jerks them up. The site is thoughtfully termed an early urban secured settlement in the region, which is comparatively older than Sisupalgarh (which was also the remains of the 7th to 6th century in the largest area in the Khurda District of Odisha).
Asurgarh Fort Constructions Case Study:
A slot in a rectangular shape with four wide gates with protecting deities: Ganga at the east, Kalapat at the west, while Kalapat was the presiding deity of the region, Vaishnavi at the north, and Dokri at the south, inserted right before the precincts of the surrounding wall, made of bricks and some ruins of broken-ups and ground earth particles, takes you to the main entrance. Take yourself to the moat with glides opening up right after the wall, which was astounding to build up in the ancient period. The walls cover the ground in three directions—north, south, and east. But, on the west, a river named Sandol runs close to the remnants; it joins up with the River Utei, a tributary of Tel (a tributary of Mahanadi) towards the north, and finally ends up joining the River Mahanadhi.
Wondering works of the Fort:
Are you ready to visit a stunning marvel with a strategic layout, particularly for building water canals and reservoirs? Near the east trench, land speared for a water reservoir on around 200 acres of ground called Asursagar made the water flow from the reservoir to the inside of the fort through two swamp gates, which is something to think about in that era (less evolved in comparison with now). Another small tank with the label Radhasagar roots near the southwest corner. Proudly addressed as the only site in Odisha, Asurgarh is famous for the thoughtful planning of the construction works of civilians during that period. The north and south sides of the place right after the secured gates of the fort's main entrance be recorded as housing ground of the people, as per the documentation.
Dwell up in the beauty of the living zone occupied on 100 hectares with large mud walls as barricades with single entrance doors in the middle carefully carved to make the look more detailed. As a famous saying goes, a door is more than just an entrance; instead, it witnesses values even after thousands of years in human history. This place proves much of what was said then.
Remains of the Asurgarh Fort Excavation:
Asurgarh Fort has the following particles found in its archaeological studies: First of them will be beads of semiprecious stones, fragments of colourful glass bangles, multi-sized pottery discs, and stone discs; different-shaped terracotta figurines; diverse-size and shaped iron objects like a small pointed arrow and circles and hollow spheres; some iron nails in peculiar shapes; two potter’s dabbers in terracotta; a gold chain with a mustard-like design in three lines; a lion figurine in copper; some different-designed silver punch mark coins; uniquely styled brick structure and terracotta seals, with some of its roof tile fragments; and most uniquely pebble-styled pavements with bricks; and finally some graffiti and multi-colour painted potsherds. These rarely seen things used in the ancient culture live in some parts but are known for their history.
Best time to visit:
Explore the place best in the winter, or from October to June, which is ideal without scorching heat.
Visiting time:
Open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Rules to follow:
No touching or climbing on the ruins, and littering or leaving trash behind is not allowed. Defacing monuments is strictly prohibited.
How to reach Asurgarh Fort most nearly
By Air : Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, is the nearest airport; from there, you can hire a taxi or cab to reach the fort.
By Train :Norla Railway Station, Odisha, is the nearest railroad; from here, it takes 10 minutes to reach the fort.
By Road :Norla Bus Stop is the nearby bus terminus from the fort, while public and private transportation is available from or to all major cities, and roads are well connected to reach the place.