Why were wooden palisades found at Bulandibagh significant?

They proved that the Mauryan capital was defended by massive wooden walls, as described by Megasthenes, before stone became the primary building material.

Mauryan Archeology

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Exam Year

2008

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ID: HIS_ANC_2008_77 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Bulandibagh was ancient site of:

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Bulandibagh is an ancient archaeological site within the city of Pataliputra (modern Patna), famous for Mauryan-era remains.