The Museum situated within the Sheikh Chilli’s Complex,Thanesar Kurukshetra, Haryana houses the archaeological finds recovered during excavations from the sites of Raja Harsh ka Tila Thanesar Kurukshetra and Bhagwanpura in two galleries.
The Kurukshetra Gallery with its 8 walls and 4 free-standing showcases exhibit the selected materials of different cultural periods. Excavations have revealed a sequence of 6 cultural periods ranging from Kushana Period(1st -3rd century CE), Gupta (4th – 6th century CE). Post Gupta on Vardhana (6th -7th Cent. AD) Rajput Period (8th-12th Cent. CE). The significant finds in the galleryinclude seals and sealings, terracotta figurines terracottaplaques, ornaments, swords etc. apart from some exquisite sculptural specimens.
In the Bhagwanpura Gallery materials the excavated site of Bhagwanpura, located on the right bank of the Saraswati at a distance of 24 km, north-east of Kurukshetra are displayed. Excavations at the site revealed a 2-fold sequence of cultures. The significance of this Harappan site lies in thefact that it represents the interlocking of the Late Harappan Culture with thatof Painted Grey Ware Culture in the late phases of occupation of the mound.Important finds include a humped bull shaped carnelian pendent, diversevarieties of beads of terracotta as well as of semi-precious stones, potteryand models of intact graves, etc.
Timings of visit: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Closed on – Friday
Entry fee: Free with Monument ticket
Contact Details of Museum In-charge:
Assistant Superintending Archaeologist,
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India,
Sheikh Chilli’s Tomb,Thanesar, Haryana
Ph: 01744-235922 (t-f)