Motupalli is a village in Chinaganjam Mandal, Prakasam District in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.It is the site of a historic port city, one of the most ancient in India,[2] dating back to at least the 2nd century CE.[3] Motupalli served as a major trading hub for the region,[4] connecting it with other parts of India, as well as with Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East.[6] Motupalli has been ruled by various dynasties over the centuries, including the Imperial Cholas, the Kakatiyas, the Reddys, the Emperors of Vijayanagara and the Qutub Shahis.The village is mentioned as bustling port in several historical texts, including the writings of Ptolemy, Pliny and Marco Polo.
