Chennampalli Fort is a medieval fort located in Tuggali mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is rumoured that gold and other valuables were buried in the fort during the 17th century.[1] Government officials belonging to the Department of Mines & Geology undertook excavations in the fort during 2017–18.[1] Skeletal remains of elephants and horses were found during the excavations.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Quartz, granite deposits found in Chennampalli fort". The Hindu. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Skeletal remains of elephant unearthed at Chennapalli Fort". Deccan Chronicle. 21 December 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2018.

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