KAPILVASTU, April 4 -- Archaeologists discovered a Chorten (a Budhhist monument) structure as historical evidence in Tilaurakot of Kapilvastu. A month ago, the historical and archaeological structure was found during the excavations conducted in the east Bihar area of Tilaurakot.

According to Buddhists, Chortens are built by Himalayan Buddhists for worship, similar to the stupas built for worship in Hinayana and Mahayana traditions.

In the Himalayan region of Nepal, Himalayan Buddhist pilgrims have widely built such Chortens.

Ram Bahadur Kuwar, chief archeological officer of the Department of Archeology (DoA), said that the Chorten was found during the excavation in the east of the Bihar area of Tilaurakot, the capital city of the anci...