Mughal-era coin hoard discovered in Uttar Pradesh
A significant hoard of Mughal-era coins was recently unearthed by construction workers in Chaubara, a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Up on the discovery the workers initially…
New online museum showcases the stories of repatriated artefacts
A new online museum called the Museum of Looted Antiquities (MOLA) has emerged as a successful digital institution that provides a comprehensive account of repatriated cultural artefacts. The online museum…
Explore some haunted heritage spots in India for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and there is suspense and horror in the air. Here is a list of heritage-related places you might not know of with a spooky and…
Iranian Iron Age swords seized at Heathrow deemed fake, call for an inquiry into the museums collection
A collection of smuggled Iranian swords was seized at Heathrow Airport, London by UK Border Force agents. It was initially thought to be legitimate ancient artefacts but turned out to…
Archaeologists Unearth Hidden Tomb Beneath Petra’s Famous Treasury in Jordan
In Petra, Jordan, a tomb containing at least 12 human skeletons and artefacts estimated to be over 2,000 years old has been uncovered beneath the Khaznah or Treasury. This discovery…
4000 year old archeological site in Uttar Pradesh reveals links Ochre-coloured pottery culture
Archaeological excavations at Sinauli in Uttar Pradesh, India, have uncovered a significant 4,000-year-old site, revealing the first-ever discovery of war chariots in the Indian subcontinent. Linked to the Ochre-Coloured Pottery…
Palestinians embark on preserving Gaza’s heritage with £1m support fund
As the Gaza war rages on, Palestinians have commenced efforts to safeguard their cultural heritage, backed by a £1m emergency grant from the Swiss-based Aliph Foundation. Experts working within Gaza…
Endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Asia
Asia is home to 268 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other region in the world. However, 22 of these cultural and natural sites are currently listed as endangered.…
India pushes for recognition of geological sites as UNESCO world heritage sites
The Indian government has recently taken a significant step towards recognising the country’s geological heritage by submitting ten geological sites to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for consideration as…
The plight of Sudan’s cultural heritage amid civil war
Sudan’s rich cultural heritage is under severe threat as mass looting and illicit trafficking of artefacts escalate during the country’s ongoing civil war. The trafficking of Sudanese artefacts has raised…