Sitamarhi Cave, 15 miles from Barabar, was carved into a single granite boulder with a 2m ceiling and no royal inscription. Attributed to Jainism rather than Ajivika, it shares the same barrel vault and polish quality as Barabar. This small isolated cave at a different site undermines the "lost civilization" theory. 🕉️
Sitamarhi Cave challenges lost-civilation theory with matching Mauryan technique
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Key facts
- Sitamarhi Cave is located about 15 miles from the Barabar Hills, carved inside a single massive granite boulder
- Floor area is slightly smaller than the two smallest Barabar Caves; ceiling height is 2m (6.7 ft)
- Cave bears no royal inscription and is attributed to Jainism during the Mauryan period, rather than the Ajivika sect that used Barabar
- Features the same barrel vaulted ceiling profile and smooth finish quality as the Barabar Caves
- The presence of this small isolated cave at a different location and different religion undermines the theory that only a lost advanced civilization could produce such work
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