A major restoration initiative has been launched to stabilize the 2nd-century BCE Satavahana Buddhist Stupa at Bhattiprolu. This project aims to preserve the rare crystalline stone caskets and ancient Brahmi inscriptions that were discovered during preliminary surveys of the site's structural integrity earlier this season.
Conservationists are utilizing non-invasive ultrasonic cleaning and traditional lime-based reinforcement to protect the crumbling brickwork. This site is considered one of the earliest examples of structural Buddhist architecture in South India, providing key insights into the architectural evolution of the 'maha-stupa' and its role as a spiritual and economic hub along the Krishna River.