Tarasso, May 12: Remains of an ancient settlement covering over 20 acres has been discovered in the jungles of Ramghat in Tarasso Circle of Papum Pare district.
The Archaeology Section of the Directorate of Research, Itanagar had carried out the archaeological exploration-cum-excavation works leading to the discovery.
The archaeological excavation unearthed fortification (rampart) measuring 226 Meters long which is made of stone blocks, burnt bricks and stone boulders, having one gate. The Shivalinga (broken), sealing ball and pot shards were also discovered from the site, and the field investigation reveals the ancient human habitation made of stone piles (pillars). The stone piles which were discovered during archaeological exploration and scientific debris clearance was also partly conserved. Archaeological exploration in and around Vyas Kund, Ramghat of Tarasso circle was also conducted and remains of stone staircase was discovered.
The entire exploration and excavation was done under the supervision of Pura Koji, Archaeologist and Assistant Tadu Ringku of the Research Department.
Koji informed that further intensive field work investigation is needed in the jungles of Ramghat and Vyas Kund areas to unearth more ancient remains. 
He also informed that the archaeological excavation which had started on March 24 this year concluded successfully with the full cooperation and support from the local Administration Balijan, Zilla Parishad Members of Balijan and Tarasso.
Pura further informed that the Research team also conducted archaeological exploration-cum-excavation at Balijan circle and unearthed the brick structures remains at Upper Balijan area which seems to be ancient settlement remains. The footpath made of bricks connects the structures and runs east to west direction and then towards the north direction. Prehistoric tool (flake – Palaeolithic scarper) and potshards were discovered from the site. DIPRO

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