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Ancient Coins Unearthed During Construction of Dharmshala and Library in Punjab Village
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 10:18 AM
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Workers digging for a new dharmshala and library in a Punjab village uncovered a cache of old coins, indicating historical activity at the site.
A construction crew in a remote village of Punjab uncovered a collection of old coins while excavating the foundation for a dharmshala and a community library. The discovery was made when workers broke through a layer of soil and found several metallic discs, which they reported to local authorities.
Preliminary assessment by the district archaeological department suggests the coins could date back several centuries, possibly to the Mughal or Sikh era, though detailed analysis is pending. Officials have temporarily halted the excavation to allow experts to document and preserve the find.
The village council has expressed optimism that the find will bring attention to the area's heritage and may attract funding for further archaeological study. Meanwhile, the planned dharmshala and library project remains on hold until the site is cleared and the artifacts are secured.
Local residents, many of whom are eager for the new library, view the discovery as a sign of their village's rich past. The state archaeology department has been asked to conduct a systematic survey to determine whether additional artifacts remain buried beneath the site.
Preliminary assessment by the district archaeological department suggests the coins could date back several centuries, possibly to the Mughal or Sikh era, though detailed analysis is pending. Officials have temporarily halted the excavation to allow experts to document and preserve the find.
The village council has expressed optimism that the find will bring attention to the area's heritage and may attract funding for further archaeological study. Meanwhile, the planned dharmshala and library project remains on hold until the site is cleared and the artifacts are secured.
Local residents, many of whom are eager for the new library, view the discovery as a sign of their village's rich past. The state archaeology department has been asked to conduct a systematic survey to determine whether additional artifacts remain buried beneath the site.