Picture by Gautam Sarkar Bhagalpur: Archaeologists believe there is a treasure trove in Bhagalpur that has not been unearthed, preserved or tapped to boost tourism. Gautam Buddha spent precious time in Anga Pradesh, which had its capital at Champa in Bhagalpur. Atul Kumar Verma, director, directorate of archaeology, Bihar, who conducted an archaeological survey in Bhagalpur, said: "We are waiting for a final signal from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) so that excavation and conservation work can start. But members claim structures much bigger than Vikramshila are possibly hidden underneath at Bhagalpur. "Stone tools found here are evidence the region was once inhabited by prehistoric people," Singha Roy said.

Source: The Telegraph December 06, 2017 18:45 UTC