Deopahar

Deopahar Archeological Site
Deopahar ruins
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGolaghat
Location
LocationNumaligarh
StateAssam
CountryIndia
Deopahar is located in India
Deopahar
Location of Deopahar in India
Deopahar is located in Assam
Deopahar
Location of Deopahar in Assam, India
Geographic coordinates26°36′08″N 93°43′52″E / 26.60222°N 93.73111°E / 26.60222; 93.73111
Architecture
Date established10th-11th century
MaterialsStone
Deopahar Numaligarh Assam sculpture

Deopahar is an archaeological site located in Numaligarh, Assam, India. It is one of the most noteworthy ancient heritages of Golaghat district in Assam. Numaligarh is prominently known as one of the archaeologically rich places of the state because of the historical remains of the ancient temple and sculptures that were excavated from the top of the Deopahar.[1] The ancient stone temple and sculptures uncovered at this site are fine specimens of ancient art that represent the interconnection between Aryan (Brahmanical) art and local art, thus, providing enough data for the historians to determine the period of time it was created.[1] It is a protected archaeological park and has a site-museum under the Directorate of Archaeology.[2] The construction of the stone temple appears to be incomplete or damaged possibly during the Assam earthquake of 1897.

  1. ^ a b Sarmah, Dr. Bijoy (September 1, 2020). "A Historical Study of the Archaeological Remains of Deopahar, Numaligarh" (PDF). SAMPRITI. VI (II): 667–679 – via researchgate.net.
  2. ^ "Home | Directorate of Archaeology | Government Of Assam, India". archaeology.assam.gov.in.