New archaeological sites discovered in Dima Hasao

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HAFLONG: In a significant development, the District Archaeology Department under the administrative control of NC Hills Autonomous Council, Haflong has discovered new archaeological sites in Dima Hasao.

On February 6, 2023, a new survey work was carried out by the Archaeology Department with a team of few members like VL Hmar, Bidisha Bordoloi, Amin Karigapsa, Jony Phonglo and Diram Villagers in Dimram village, some 60 km from Haflong, under the supervision of Rebecca L. Changsan, Deputy Secretary and in-charge District Archaeology, NCHAC, Haflong. The team discovered stone jars and several small mounds. There now seems to be the possibility of other unearthed stone jars etc. in the area.

Meanwhile, the Archaeology Department informed the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council authority, Haflong for the protection and preservation as further research works are required in Dimram village under Dihangi constituency.

Stone monoliths from the Maibang period were also found and unearthed at Maibang Rajbari on February 17. These ancient artifacts are now being moved to safer place for preservation and protection by the District Archaeology Department, Dima Hasao, Haflong.

The discovery of stone jars at several places like Khobak, Boloson etc, and stone monoliths in Maibang Rajbari area, proves Dima Hasao to be an archaeological hub of the district.

VL Hmar, one of the members of the survey team, informed this correspondent that the department has been conducting survey works in and around Dimram village area. He opined that the protection and preservation and further research works are required in Dimram village.

The NC Hills Autonomous Council authority has already been taking appropriate steps for the preservation and protection of these archaeological and historical sites in the district of Dima Hasao, a senior NCHAC official said.

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