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PATNA, Bihar: The Government of Bihar has sent a fresh proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) with an aim to include its Cyclopean Wall in UNESCO’s prestigious list of World Heritage Sites (WHS).
The 40-km-long Cyclopean wall of Bihar was made 2500 years ago in the pre-Mauryan era, with an aim to protect the ancient city of Rajgir, which also happen to be the capital of Magadhan Empire. The wall is made of undressed stones fitted together and has an average width of 14”, often compared to ancient Greek walls.
If successful, this will be the 3rd site of Bihar and 41st site of India. Right now, Bihar is home to two out of 40 sites in India, Mahabodhi temple of Bodhgaya and Nalanda University, which are accorded the status of WHS by UNESCO.
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