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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) announced the discovery of a 1,500-year-old stepped reservoir and various artifacts on Elephanta Island.
The reservoir was constructed using stone blocks transported from outside the island to manage limited rainfall. Excavations since November 2025 uncovered a brick structure for textile dyeing, storage pots, and coins from the sixth-century CE Kalachuri dynasty.
Q. How do archaeological discoveries like the Elephanta Island reservoir reflect the sophisticated water management systems and maritime trade networks of ancient Indian dynasties?
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Keywords: water management · maritime trade · numismatics · archaeological excavation · Kalachuri dynasty
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