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The Ranivas Mound at Kesariya in East Champaran district, Bihar, has been declared an archaeological site of national importance through a Central Government notification issued by the Ministry of Culture on 4 November 2026.
Key Features
- Location: Kesariya, East Champaran district, Bihar.
- Area: Spread over 1.63 acres.
- Ownership: Government of Bihar.
- A proposal to include the mound as a centrally protected monument was sent to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) headquarters in 2021.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- The ASI functions under the Ministry of Culture.
- It is responsible for archaeological research, conservation and protection of nationally important monuments and archaeological sites.
- According to the supplied information, 70 sites in Bihar are under ASI protection and administered by its Patna Circle.
- The ruins of Ancient Nalanda University in Bihar are also protected by the ASI and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: TH
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