Amaravati School — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Discovery of the Amaravati Mahachaitya by Colin Mackenzie

1797

Colin Mackenzie's initial survey and documentation of the Amaravati stupa marked the formal archaeological discovery of this monumental site. His detailed drawings and notes…

Walter Elliot's Excavations and Collection Dispersal

1840s

Walter Elliot's extensive excavations at Amaravati led to the recovery of a vast number of sculptural panels and fragments. While his efforts were instrumental in preserving many…