AP govt pushes to reclaim Amaravati artefacts

AS Andhra Pradesh revives its plans for a world-class capital at Amaravati, the state is also setting its sights on reclaiming a rich cultural heritage scattered across the globe.

- BANDHAVI ANNAM @Guntur

AS Andhra Pradesh revives its plans for a world-class capital at Amaravati, the state is also setting its sights on reclaiming a rich cultural heritage scattered across the globe. Ancient Buddhist sculptures and artefacts originating from Amaravati—once a thriving centre of Buddhism and the Satavahana dynasty—are currently housed in museums in London, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Germany, and the United States.