Excavations near the banks of the Narmada River have revealed the remains of a ritual educational complex dating back to the 3rd century BCE. The site is notable for its intricate brickwork, which follows the 'fractal' geometric principles described in the Shulba Sutras for the construction of complex fire altars (Agni-Chiti). The layout demonstrates an advanced understanding of the Pythagorean theorem and the 'squaring of the circle' long before these concepts were formalized in the West.
The presence of specialized clay tablets with mathematical notations suggests the site functioned as a Gurukul dedicated to geometry and architecture. This discovery provides physical proof of the high level of theoretical science practiced in the post-Vedic period and its direct application in the engineering of sacred spaces.