Ayodhyapuri

Ayodhyapuri, now part of Madi Municipality in southern Nepal, is a site of significant archaeological interest due to its claim as a potential birthplace of the Hindu deity Rama. This claim situates the site within the Classical Period, specifically the Early Classical Period. The village, now a part of a larger municipality, may have once been a city with domestic and habitation structures that include villages and potentially cities. The presence of religious and ritual structures such as temples is implied by its association with Rama. The Department of Archeology of Nepal has initiated excavations to uncover evidence supporting Ayodhyapuri's historical and religious significance. These efforts aim to shed light on the ancient habitation and the cultural history of this region.