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Archaeologists Unearth Kashipur Site Tied to Mahabharata and Xuanzang
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 02:46 PM
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Excavations at Kashipur have revealed artifacts that suggest a link to the epic Mahabharata and the 7th‑century Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang.
Archaeologists working in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have reported findings that may connect the ancient settlement to narratives from the Mahabharata. The excavation uncovered structural remains and material culture that correspond to descriptions of cities mentioned in the epic.
In addition to the mythological link, researchers noted that the site aligns with travel accounts of the Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who documented his 7th‑century journey across the Indian subcontinent. Similarities between the site's layout and Xuanzang's records are being examined for historical validation.
The team plans further systematic study to confirm these associations, emphasizing the potential of Kashipur to illuminate both literary tradition and early medieval pilgrimage routes.
In addition to the mythological link, researchers noted that the site aligns with travel accounts of the Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who documented his 7th‑century journey across the Indian subcontinent. Similarities between the site's layout and Xuanzang's records are being examined for historical validation.
The team plans further systematic study to confirm these associations, emphasizing the potential of Kashipur to illuminate both literary tradition and early medieval pilgrimage routes.