History · Archaeological Preservation
In the history of architectural preservation, why did the Sanchi Stupa survive intact while the Amaravati Stupa was largely ruined?
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- 1Sanchi was completely hidden by dense forest and discovered later, whereas Amaravati's sculptures were removed by collectors before systematic conservation began.
- 2Amaravati was located in an area with high seismic activity that destroyed its structures.
- 3The British authorities protected Amaravati under the Ancient Monuments Act, but abandoned Sanchi.
- 4Local rulers systematically demolished Amaravati to build modern administrative complexes.✓
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Local rulers systematically demolished Amaravati to build modern administrative complexes.
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