a map of the united states and their capitals ered in 1926 by archaeologist AR Saraswathi in the adjacent valley. In 1953, when it became known th

ered in 1926 by archaeologist AR Saraswathi a map of the united states and their capitals in the adjacent valley. In 1953, when it became a map of the united states and their capitals known that a massive hydroelectric project would soon create the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir, flooding the area, a six-year excavation was launched to unearth the area s many Buddhist ruins: stupas, viharas (monasteries), chaitya-grihas (assembly halls with stupas) and mandapas (pillared pavilions), as well as some outstanding examples of white-marble depictions of the Buddha s life. The finds were reassembled on Nagarjunakonda. a map of the united states and their capitals

You can also make your own way there from Hyderabad or Vijayawada. From Hyderabad, take a bus to Nagarjuna Sagar (from 85, four hours). a map of the united states and their capitals From there, it s a 10 shared rickshaw to Pylon, and another 10 to the boat launch. The nearest train station is 22km away at Macherla, where buses leave regularly for Nagarjuna Sagar.