Archaeological Site Museum Fatehgarh Sahib
| Place | Fatehgarh Sahib |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1990 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological, Site Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Ludhiana - Chandigarh NH, Lohar Majra Khurd, Punjab 140802 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM (Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Inaugurated on April 10, 1990, the museum is located in the historical village of Sanghol (Uchha Pind). It was established to preserve and display artifacts excavated from the local Harappan and Buddhist sites. It serves as a key repository for Punjab's cultural heritage spanning several millennia.
General Collections
The collection includes Harappan pottery, terracotta figurines, ancient coins, seals, and beads. It also houses Buddhist relics and structural remains from the Kushana and Gupta periods.
Unique Historical Collections
A distinctive collection of 117 carved stone slabs, including 69 pillars and 35 crossbars belonging to the Mathura School of Art (1st–2nd Century AD), excavated from a nearby Buddhist Stupa.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/NYfC3xWGApo?si=RP2QRVxaFKlDxJbo |
|---|---|
| Video Courtesy | Prasar Bharati Archives |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No (The archaeologic |
| Notes | The museum is situated near a significant 60-foot-high mound and an ancient Buddhist Stupa site (SGL-11) mentioned by the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang. |
| Artifacts | Kushan Sculptures (Mathura School), Harappan Black Polished Ware, Coins of Toramana and Mihirakula, Terracotta Mother Goddess figurines, and Buddhist Stupa relics. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | 01763-282348 (District Administration Fatehgarh Sahib reference) |
| Email ID | dc.fgs@punjab.gov.in (Official District Contact) |