Archeological Sites Of Jammu

Jammu has few sites that are important from the archaeological point of view.

They are as follows

Manda Village (400 BCE) This is a site of Indus Valley Civilisation in Akhnoor which is a disputed part of Jammu. It was excavated by Archaeological Survey of India in 1976-77. Pre-Harappan and Harappan redwares including jars, dishes, terracotta bangles, bone arrow-heads, etc. are the artefacts discovered from here.

Martand Sun Temple (800 CE) It is a temple dedicated to Sun (Surya) and is situated in Anantnag district. Ruins of Hindu temples, flutted pillars, stone walls and decorated panels are discovered from here.

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 Krimchi Temple (800-900 CE) It is a complex of seven temples in Udhampur district. Small shrines made of stones and small structures resembling thatched huts are discovered from the Krimchi temple complexes.

Manwal Temple (1000-1100 CE) It is a temple complex in Udhampur district. Archaeological Survey of India has discovered Garbagriha (inner sanctum), square mandapa, richly carved entrance doors and several sculptures from Manwal temple.

 Akhnoor Fort It lies on the bank of Chenab river towards the East of Jammu. The excavations conducted by Archaeological Survey of India discovered artefacts that can be divided into three historic periods. They are

Red and Grey earthenwares of Harappan Civilisation

Potteries ranging between Harappan Civilisation and Kushan Empire

 Objects belonging to Kushan era 6. Ambaram It lies on the right bank of Chenab river near Akhnoor. Coins, terracota beads of Kanishka and remains of Buddhist Monastic Complex are discovered from here. This site is also called Pambaran.

Ancient Forts and Temples, Udhampur Udhampur district near Jammu also contains ancient remains and ruins of Hindu temples. These are Temple Samadhi at Charrai, Chairans Devta Temple at Salal, Bhim Garh Fort, Jaganoo Fort, Haveli Fort, etc.