ASI collects samples from well discovered after mosque demolition in Saharanpur
An Archaeological Survey of India team examined a well found during mosque demolition debris removal. This structure was discovered beneath rubble on Sunday after the mosque's demolition. Officials are determining the well's age, nature, and historical relevance for context. The well is approximately twenty feet deep and made using Lakhori bricks. Its discovery has led to differing claims about…
New Delhi: An Archaeological Survey of India team inspected a 20-foot-deep well unearthed during debris removal at the site of a demolished mosque within Saharanpur Collectorate premises on Monday. The excavation was conducted to ascertain the well's age, nature, and historical significance. Heavy security was in place around the site, and the well was fenced off to prevent unauthorized access.
The well, about 20 feet tall and three feet wide, was constructed with Lakhori bricks and a lime-surkhi mortar. Samples were collected for further analysis. The mosque was demolished on September 5 following court orders, with the ASI investigation aiming to establish any historical connections.
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