page_title: Mound
section_title: Kankali Tila
hierarchical_section_title: Mound / Archaeology / India / Kankali Tila
caption_attribution_description: English: General view of the excavations in January 1889
context_page_description: A mound is a heaped pile of earth, gravel, sand, rocks, or debris. Most commonly, mounds are earthen formations such as hills and mountains, particularly if they appear artificial. A mound may be any rounded area of topographically higher elevation on any surface. Artificial mounds have been created for a variety of reasons throughout history, including ceremonial, burial, and commemorative purposes.
context_section_description: Kankali Tila is a famous mound located at Mathura in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. A Jain stupa was excavated here in 1890-91 by Dr. Fuhrer.
caption: General view of the excavations in January 1889 at Kankali Tila, Mathura
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