Phanigiri (Sanskrit: Phani = snake, Giri = hill) is a village in Nagaram mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana. The hill is traditionally associated with the shape of a serpent's hood, giving the site its name. Phanigiri is one of the most important early historic Buddhist monastic complexes in Telangana. Archaeological excavations have revealed a Mahastupa , apsidal and other chaityagrihas, votive stupas, viharas, pillared congregation halls,…

Pre‑Satavahana Fortified Urban Centre | Buddhist Stupas & Chaityas | Roman Gold Coin of Augustus | Ceramic Industry | Kondapur Museum 200 BCE – 200 CE | Capital of Mahisamandala | One of 30 walled cities (Megasthenes) | 100‑acre mound | Roman trade | Coin moulds Kondapur is a village in Sangareddy district, Telangana (formerly Medak district), about 70 km from Hyderabad . It is one of the most important early historic sites in the Deccan, ident…

A Satavahana Capital with Stupas, Viharas & Fortifications – One of Megasthenes’ 30 Walled Cities 2nd Century BCE – 2nd Century CE | Mud Fort | Mahastupa with 47 Limestone Slabs | Roman & Satavahana Coins Dhulikatta (also known as Pedda Bankur) is a village in Eligaid mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana, about 25 km from Karimnagar city. The name Dhulikatta derives from Dhulikota – "a fort made of mud". The site is one of the …