In an attempt to throw light on the missing links in the ancient history of Maharashtra, archeologists started excavation at Ter – a site associated with the Satavahana dynasty, in Osmanabad district of Maharashtra.
The excavation work started on 28th January is revealing many new artifacts. Currently, archeologists have stumbled upon artifacts belonging to the medieval era. However they expect to find artifacts belonging to older period dating back to pre-Satavahana, as they go deeper.
The excavation is also expected to reveal more information on the trade relations between the Satavahanas and Rome.