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Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India, Badami – 587 201, District Bagalkot, Karnataka Phone: 08357-220157 Average Price: US$ 0 per person Not AvailableAbout
Archaeological museum. A museum regrouping sculptures of various era from the region. Badami was the capital of the early Chalukyas of Badami, who ruled from this place during 6th-8th century AD. The place is known with ancient names Vatapi, Vatapiadhistana and Badavi. Even during the succeeding centuries, right up to the beginning of 19th century, it was an important politically strategic place forming part of the dominions of many later dynasties. A number of religious and defense structures were built during these periods at Badami. Beautifully excavated rock caves of Bramhanical, Buddhist and Jaina affinity with massive sculptures, structural temples of Dravida vimana type illustrating different stages of experimentations all set around Agasthya Theertha tank with in the scenic beauty of sand stone formations, make this place a unique tourist destination.
