Chandraketugarh: Unearthing Bengal’s Ancient Riverine Port

Located near the Vidyadhari river in West Bengal, Chandraketugarh stands as one of the most prominent archaeological sites of eastern India. Spanning multiple historical periods from the Mauryan, Sunga, Kushana, to Gupta eras, this ancient urban settlement offers vital insights into Bengal's maritime trade and terracota artistic mastery.

Visualizing Terracotta Relics

Through visual documentation, our objective is to capture the intricate detail of surviving terracotta plaques that depict everyday life, mythical scenes, flora, and fauna of ancient Bengal. Documentation plays a critical role in preserving awareness of such vulnerable heritage sites.

"Heritage is not merely stone and clay; it is the living memory of a civilization preserved through visual consciousness."

Our ongoing archival work at Chandraketugarh emphasizes community involvement and non-invasive photographic recording to support long-term heritage conservation.