Chandravalli
Chandravalli is an archaeological site located in the Chitradurga district of the state of Karnataka, India. The region is a valley formed by three hills, Chitradurga, Kirabanakallu and Jolagudda. It is a semi-arid region with scrub vegetation with a stream running through it. Excavations at Chandravalli have revealed earthen pots, painted bowls and coins of Indian dynasties like Vijayanagar, Satavahana and Hoysalas as well as denarii of Roman emperor Augustus Caesar and a coin of the Chinese Han dynasty Emperor Wu Ti belonging to 2nd Century BC.
Chandravalli | |
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| Location | Chitradurga, Karnataka, India |
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| Coordinates | 14°12′32″N 76°23′10″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Length | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Width | 730 m (2,400 ft) |
| Area | 53.3 ha (132 acres) |
| History | |
| Periods | Satavahana |
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