Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sarnath is located near Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The museum has 6,832 sculptures and artifacts.
| Saranath Museum | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1910 |
| Location | Saranath (near Varanasi) |
| Type | Archaeological Museum |
| Collection size | Buddhist art, sculpture, antiquities |
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