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600-year-old bricks recovered in Chainpur
Bricks that are believed to have been moulded in the 14th century have been recovered in Chainpur Bazaar of Sankhuwasabha According to historian Ramesh Dhungel, some bricks that were found on the threshold of Narayan Shrestha’s house in Mathillo Bazaar are about 600 years old
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Published at : May 27, 2019
Updated at : May 27, 2019 09:47
Sankhuwasabha
Bricks that are believed to have been moulded in the 14th century have been recovered in Chainpur Bazaar of Sankhuwasabha.
According to historian Ramesh Dhungel, some bricks that were found on the threshold of Narayan Shrestha’s house in Mathillo Bazaar are about 600 years old. Preparation is on for its carbon test, said Dhungel, an expert from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. He said the team has requested the Department of Archaeology to protect the bricks and to carry out the necessary investigation. (PR)
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