Elephant carvings on Tank Bund wall

The state archaeology and museums department has found carvings of elephants and lions on the abutting wall of the Tank Bund. These carvings were found on two sides of the wall.The department, however, is yet to ascertain the origin of these carvings.

“We have started the verification process. It may take some time to find out the origin of these carvings. As of now, we can say that these carvings must have been brought from some other place to be incorporated into the wall,” said P. Chenna Reddy, the director, state archaeology and museums department.

The officials say that there is no specification of these carvings. They may even belong to the 14th century they say. A sweeper, who saw these carvings, informed the department.