 It is a semi-arid region with scrub vegetation with a stream running through it.Excavations at Chandravalli have revealed earthen pots, painted bowls and coins of Indian dynasties like Vijayanagar, Satavahana and Hoysalas as well as denarii of Roman emperor Augustus Caesar and a coin of the Chinese Han dynasty Emperor Wu Ti belonging to 2nd Century BC.Chandravalli ("moon shaped") was known as "Chandanavati", name attributed to the king as this place was once ruled by "Chandrahasa" (king of Kuntala).