Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c32.s1.13

c32.s1.13

of a light yellowish tint, and admirable texture, fitted together so perfectly that in some places the joints between the bricks are altogether inconspicuous. As brickwork, the construction is remarkable, far superior to any modern work that I have seen in recent years" [D. B. Spooner in A.S. Report, 1915–16, Eastern Circle, p. 35]. The rectangle formed by the main walls was lined with cells measuring severally 9 ft. 6 in., 10 ft. 11 in., and 12 ft. Some of these were single-seated and some double-seated with one or two benches of stone provided for sleeping. Each room also shows a niche to hold a lamp and another to hold books. Ovens of large sizes have also been unearthed, showing the common kitchen and messing of the monks in the monastery.