Treasure trove unearthed in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh Archaeology and Museums unwrapped 13th century gold ear studs, rings, armbands and silverware from an engineering college construction site at Ghatkesar in Ranga Reddy District on the outskirts of Hyderabad. Elsewhere in Mahbubnagar District a total of 240 silver coins dating back to the 19th century Nizam’s period were also found. Photos: P.V. Sivakumar

Prof. P. Chenna Reddy , Director of the Andhra Pradesh Archaeology and Museums, displays the gold hand bands of the 13th century Kakatiya period, found at the Anurag Engineering College construction site Aushapuram in Ranga Reddy District.

A staffer of the Andhra Pradesh Archaeology and Museums displays the silverware dating back to the 13th century Kakatiya period.

The 49 beads of the 13th century Kakatiya period, found at Anurag Engineering College construction site Aushapuram in Ranga Reddy District.

The gold 'vathulu' (earware) of the 13th century of the Kakatiya period.

A total of 159 gram of gold was found from the site.

A staffer of the Andhra Pradesh Archaeology and Museums displays the gold ear studs of the 13th century Kakatiya period.

The 240 silver coins of the Nizam's period found at Samastha Narayanpur in Mahbubnagar District in Andhra Pradesh.

The 240 silver coins of the Nizam's period -19th century, found at Samastha Narayanpur in Mahbubnagar District in Andhra Pradesh. The iconic Charminar is embossed on one of the sides of the coin.