The Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex situated on a hilltop in Mangamaripeta village is at a distance of 15 kms from Visakhapatnam on the Vizag-Bheemili beach road. Also known as 'the Hill of Eagles", the complex has a number of stupas, Chaityas, Viharas, a congregation hall and a refectory belonging to the Himayana School, mostly excavated during1982-92. These remains are classifieds as religious, secular and civil. Excavations at Thotlakonda comprise pottery, beads, bangle pieces, tiles, stuccos, iron objects, sculptural remains, moulded bricks, inscriptions, coins, etc.