Erravaram Caves

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Erravaram Caves are located on the left bank of Yeleru river, at a distance of 45 km from Rajahmundry on Vishakhapatnam route. The caves are located on Dhanla–dibba hillock.^[1] The excavations revealed historic remains dated back to 100 A.D..^[2] This site flourished from 1st century B.C. to 2nd century A.D..^[1]

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