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There are many such buildings in the capital Delhi, which have a special history. Hundreds of people reach daily to see these heritage sites. In this Delhi, now the Archaeological Survey of India ie ASI has found a historical tunnel, which dates back to the era of the Khilji dynasty. This tunnel, found during excavation near Delhi’s Siri Fort Children’s Museum, was built in the 13th or 14th century. Now people visiting the museum can also see this tunnel.
Tunnel found during excavation
According to Hindustan Times report, a path was being prepared for the people visiting Siri Fort Children’s Museum, for which the Archaeological Survey of India was doing the work of digging. During this excavation, this tunnel of 13th century was seen. After seeing the tunnel, its mouth was completely opened and the digging was stopped there.
Excavation stopped for the time being
According to ASI officials, this tunnel will not be excavated further, it will be kept like this. Superintendent Archaeologist of ASI’s Delhi circle Praveen Singh said about this, "We were making a four meter wide path from the front gate to the main road, during which this arch-like structure appeared." According to the official, all the structures around Siri Fort date back to the Khilji dynasty, which ruled Delhi in the 13th and 14th centuries. Now a structure of about 6 feet has been found here, which will be kept like this to show the children. Children will be explained how hundreds of years old structures are discovered during excavation.
Things were found earlier also
According to officials, the tunnel-like structure is on a mound which is about one meter above the ground. Although this is not the first time that something has been found from this place, earlier during the construction of the museum, several pieces of pottery were found at the same place, which belong to the Khilji dynasty period. During that time tunnels were used to escape during war.
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