Author: PTI
Publication: The Hindu
Date: May 5, 2003
URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2003/05/05/stories/2003050504231100.htm
In an important finding, an ancient
stone inscription in the Dev Nagari script and a foundation were discovered
in the on-going excavation in the acquired land in Ayodhya today, sources
said.
The inscribed stone, which was found
in a trench, was expected to be extracted on Tuesday.
Stone pieces and a wall were found
in other trenches south of makeshift structures.
A human figure in terracota, sand
stone netting, decorated sand stone in three pieces were found in one trench,
while broken bangle pieces, green glazed tile pieces, were found in other
trenches, the sources said.
The ASI team started preparations
for digging of three new trenches situated in front of sanctum sanctorum
of makeshift structure.
