Archaeologists recently found a broken clay seal with illegible ancient inscriptions during excavation at “Paharpur Buddhist Monastery” site in Naogaon district.
They also dug out other artefacts including unknown earthen pots from the world heritage site. The Department of Archeology carried out the month-long excavation at the site that ended on April 16.
Naheed Sultana, a member of the excavation team, said most of the artefacts have been Full Article on The Daily Star
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