An official spokesperson stated on Tuesday that numerous stone sculptures, believed to be thousands of years old, were discovered in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the official, the sculptures were discovered buried at a depth of 10 feet underground when villagers in Siwli, located in the Gandoh sub-division, were excavating the area in search of a water source.
He said the paintings on stone depicting ancient art, tradition and religious figures have been preserved by the locals.
The locals have sought the intervention of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to establish the historical significance of the sculptures, the official said.
Deputy Commissioner Doda, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, on receiving the information, confirmed the findings from Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Gandoh, Arun Kumar Badyal.
After confirmation, Mahajan has taken up the matter with the secretary of the Culture department who has assured appropriate action, the spokesperson said.
