Category: Archaeology India

In the upper part of Assam, the historical significance of Charaideo’s ancient mound burials (maidams) dating back to the Ahom era, is eyeing global recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local villagers along with the Sivasagar district administration have jointly embarked on a substantial awareness campaign to enlighten the community about the transformative prospects that come with UNESCO recognition, as per information.Reportedly, a team of experts from the UNESCO International…
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Source: https://www.northeasttoday.in/2023/09/27/historic-charaideo-prepares-for-on-site-assessment-by-unesco-on-october-7/

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CANACONA: Poinguinim Village Panchayat in Canacona has urged Government of Goa to erect a full-size statue of Goa’s veteran freedom fighter Alfred Afonso on Terekhol fort.Interestingly, Freedom Fighter Alfred Afonso is better known as Terekhol Veer.It was a sole incident of bravery during a prolonged Goa freedom struggle when on 15th August 1954, 14 satyagrahis led by 30-year-old Alfred Afonso had captured the Terekhol fort and had hoisted a tricolour flag of…
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Source: https://goemkarponn.com/poinguinim-panchayat-demands-a-full-size-statue-of-alfred-afonso-on-terekhol-fort/?amp=1

International Seminar on ‘The Recent Trends in Indian Archaeology’ Held – India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News

HomeNational NewsInternational Seminar on ‘The Recent Trends in Indian Archaeology’ Held

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Source: https://indiaeducationdiary.in/international-seminar-on-the-recent-trends-in-indian-archaeology-held/

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery on the Napier Museum premises on Monday, calling it a tribute to the genius of one of the foremost artists in the history of the nation. Mr. Vijayan said the new gallery had the largest collection of Ravi Varma paintings in India. It was also a matter of great joy that the art gallery was being opened at a time when the 175th birth anniversary of the artist was being celebrated in different parts of the world, he…
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/raja-ravi-varma-art-gallery-inaugurated-in-thiruvananthapuram/article67345637.ece/amp/

Two Days International Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Indian Archaeology’ to Begin Tomorrow – India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational News | Recent Educational News

HomeNational NewsTwo Days International Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Indian Archaeology’ to Begin…
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Gaza City: Palestinian workers in the Gaza Strip have found dozens of ancient graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead, in a Roman-era cemetery – a site dating back some 2,000 years that archaeologists describe as the largest cemetery discovered in Gaza. Workers came upon the site last year during the construction of an Egyptian-funded housing project near Jabaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. Since then, crews have worked to excavate the 2,700-square-meter (2/3 acre) site with the…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/archaeologists-unearth-the-largest-cemetery-ever-discovered-in-gaza-and-find-rare-lead-sarcophagi/articleshow/103911950.cms

Trash takeover  Deccan Herald
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Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/environment/trash-takeover-2696996

Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, India’s first-ever mosque dating back to 629 AD, with its sloped tile roofs and minimalistic style, had been partially demolished, ravaged by flood, rebuilt and repaired many times. The most elaborate conservation and restoration process was undertaken recently as part of Muziris heritage project, and the ancient structure was restored in line with…
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/tracking-indian-communities/restoring-original-grandeur-of-indias-oldest-mosque/