The archeological museum at Ahar (about 2kms east of Udaipur ) with rare
collection of antique and artifacts have a lot of historical significance.
The exhibits in Ahar museum includes sculptures, coins, pottery, earthen
pots, iron objects etc. and many of the objects displayed here dates back
to 1700 B.C. Most notable among the exhibits are the metal statute of
Lord Buddha belonging to the 10th century and a superb image of God Surya.
The skin scrubber, terracotta toys, seals, animal figures, stone weights
and balls are another attractions of Ahar museum. Amongst the collection
of sculptures, a statue of Vishnu-Nag-Nathan of mediaeval era in which
the snakes are tangled around the deity is worth mentioning.
The objects displayed in Ahar museum are excavated and collected by the
continuous efforts of archeological department of Rajasthan. The museum
remain open from 10 am to 4.30 pm everyday except Friday and Government
holidays.
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