Wari-Bateswar: Unearthing Bengal's Lost Ancient City

Before the Bengal Sultanate or the Mughal Empire, there was Wari-Bateswar, a sprawling urban center dating back to the fourth century BCE. This episode explores the archaeological discovery of this ancient city in the Brahmaputra valley, challenging our understanding of early state formation in South Asia. We examine the findings of Dr. Rony Habib and his team, who uncovered massive walls, copper coins, and evidence of long-distance trade with Rome and China. Lucas and Luna discuss how the shifting rivers of the delta preserved these ruins under sediment for two millennia, and why this site suggests that urbanization in Bengal began centuries earlier than previously thought. From iron smelting to Roman glass beads, we piece together the life of its inhabitants, offering a fresh look at the deep roots of Bangladeshi civilization beyond the well-known medieval period.

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