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Archaeological Survey of India approves excavation at Balirajgarh Fort
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The Archaeological Survey of India authorised its Patna Circle on February 26 to conduct a one-year excavation at the centrally protected Balirajgarh site ('Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh') in Madhubani district, Bihar.
Why it matters
The ASI issued the excavation approval on February 26 and set its validity to one year. The permit authorises the ASI Patna Circle to undertake excavation at the site officially listed as the 'Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh.' The site is located in Madhubani district, Bihar, and is centrally protected. The ruins show visible neglect, including crumbling walls and the presence of livestock and human and animal waste, which are present at the location.
Implications
- • ASI Patna Circle can mobilise archaeologists, excavation crews, and equipment to Balirajgarh during the one-year approval period.
- • Excavation activities and site access rights expire one year after February 26 unless a new authorisation is issued.
- • On-site conditions (livestock presence, human and animal waste, and deteriorating structures) will affect preparatory and excavation operations.
Who is affected
- • Archaeological Survey of India — Patna Circle
- • Archaeologists and excavation teams
- • Local site managers and heritage administrators
What to watch
- • Approval date: February 26
- • Authorization expiry: one year after February 26
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