Rare sculpture found in Tamil Nadu's Kalayarkoil

A sculpture of a king sitting on an elephant, dating back to the 15th Century, was unearthed at Kalayarkoil on Sunday.

A sculpture of a king sitting on an elephant, dating back to the 15th Century, was unearthed at Kalayarkoil, Tamil Nadu. 

SIVAGANGA: A sculpture of a king sitting on an elephant, dating back to the 15th Century, was unearthed at Kalayarkoil on Sunday. 

Members of Sivagangai Tholnadai Kuzhu, headed by Professor K Kalirasa, found the sculpture during excavation works near Pandiyan Fort.

Addressing the media, K Kalirasa said this sculpture is considered one of the rare sculptures and will be handed over to the government museum.