The archaeology department took two canons which were lying on the city municipal council building premises, to its custody on Monday.

The canons were shifted to the archeology museum in Madikeri and will become a centre of attraction to the visitors.

The curator of the museum Rekha said: “The canons must have belonged to 18th century. However, we do not have information on the rulers who were using it.”

The canons were originally found on the church premises near Tollgate and another on the outskirts of Madikeri. It was shifted to the CMC premises some time back.

If public finds any antiques, then they should inform about it to the archeology department at 08272-225674.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / DHNS / Madikeri, June 11th, 2012