Reported By Manoj Kumar Ojha
Doomdooma: The discovery of ancient stone artefacts in two remote villages of Assam‘s Karbi Anglong district has sparked renewed interest in the region’s largely unexplored historical and archaeological heritage. The findings have prompted the district administration to initiate steps for scientific study, documentation, and preservation of the relics.
On Monday, Karbi Anglong Deputy Commissioner Aranyak Saikia visited the villages of Kuruna Killing and Sarthe Rongphar under the Phuloni Revenue Circle, where residents recently unearthed several stone relics believed to be of archaeological significance.
During the visit, Saikia inspected the artefacts and held discussions with villagers who first discovered the remains. He emphasized that the findings could provide important clues about the district’s ancient settlement patterns, cultural evolution, and historical development, making detailed expert examination essential.
According to officials, the recovered objects include stone plates and other ancient remains that may shed light on previously undocumented chapters of human habitation in the area. Recognising their potential historical value, the administration has proposed measures for systematic research, scientific documentation, and long-term conservation of the artefacts.
Kuruna Killing and Sarthe Rongphar are traditional Karbi villages situated within the Phuloni Revenue Circle of Karbi Anglong. Administrative and census records indicate that Sarthe Rongphar is a small settlement inhabited predominantly by indigenous communities, while Kuruna Killing is part of a network of historic villages spread across the foothills and plains of eastern Karbi Anglong.
Nestled amid forested landscapes and rolling terrain, these villages have received limited attention from archaeologists and researchers over the years. The latest discoveries have therefore intensified calls for a comprehensive archaeological survey of Karbi Anglong, a district renowned for its megalithic traditions, monolithic structures, and rich repository of oral history.
Experts and local observers believe that much of Karbi Anglong‘s archaeological wealth remains undocumented, highlighting the need for extensive exploration and research to better understand the district’s historical legacy.