Name of Scheme  :        Maintenance of Archaeological Sites and Monuments of Assam for the year 2016-17 under NON-PLAN.

Situation of work :       Mikirati Archaeological Site, Dabaka, Dist.- Hojai.

Allocated amount :       5.00 lakh

Brief description of the site: Mikirati Archaeological Site has nine mounds having structural evidence of brick-built temples. Excavation of such a mound has exposed brick-built temple plinth along with stone pranala. Here exists another stone temple plinth having a Siva-Linga and Yonipith. Stylistically this archaeological development may be datable to 7^th – 12^th Century A.D.

Item of works :

1. The compound barbed wire fencing has been renovated by providing R.C.C. fencing post and new barbed wire fencing.
2. The site has been cleaned by cutting jungles.
3. Painting and letter writing on signboard.
4. Painting on iron gate and R.C.C. fencing post has been completed.

Name of Scheme  :        Conservation of Archaeological Sites and Monuments of Assam for the year 2016-17 under PLAN.

Situation of work :       Methalong-A Archaeological Site, Dongkamokam, Dist.- Karbi Anglong.

Allocated amount :       4.00 lakh

Brief description of the site: Here exists a group of Megaliths called Menhir. The word Megalith is a combination of two Greek words, where ‘Mega’ means big and ‘Litho’ means stone. These are tall upright monumental stones and exist isolated in the form of natural column. The largest of these megaliths measures 510cm in height and 240cm in breadth. The Menhirs are installed by the Karbi people in memory of their deceased persons.

Item of works :

1. Construction of brick boundary wall with chainlink fencing has been completed to protect the site.
2. Providing of iron gate.
3. Providing of historical and protection signboard have been completed.
4. Earth work as per requirement completed.