Archaeological Museum

Odisha


This museum contains many impressive sculptures and carvings found during excavations of the Sun Temple.

There are also replicas, models, photographs and site plans of temples across Odisha, and an hourly audiovisual presentation on the history and archaeological importance of the Sun Temple.


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