Heavy rains causes water leakage in Taj Mahal dome
Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, following three consecutive days of persistent rainfall. Videos of the waterlogged garden within the…
Rock-cut architecture hints to settlements of Zoroastrian community in Madagascar
An international team of researchers has uncovered an enigmatic rock-cut architectural site at Teniky, located in the remote Isalo Massif in southern Madagascar. This discovery is unparalleled as no similar…
ASI to outsource excavation projects to states and universities
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the sole authority responsible for approving archaeological excavations across the country and is set to delegate some of its excavation projects to state…
New study confirms Lothal as an ancient Indus Valley Dockyard
The discovery of the Harappan sites at Lothal, situated in Gujarat, India, has long divided archaeologists over whether a dockyard existed at this location during the Indus Valley Civilisation. Recent…
Preserving Karnataka’s Heritage: The Urgent Need to Protect and Maintain the State’s Historic Monuments
Karnataka boasts the second-highest number of protected monuments in India. Beyond the renowned and frequently visited sites in Belur, Halebid, and Hampi, there are numerous structures constructed by rulers from…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower Heads to Auction Amid Controversy
Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, Price Tower, located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is set to go up for auction in October. The architectural landmark and one of only three buildings Wright…
Discovery of a Transcontinental River System Beneath Antarctic Ice Reveals Eocene Era Secrets
A groundbreaking discovery has been made beneath the Antarctic ice, unveiling a transcontinental river system dating back to the Eocene era, approximately 44 to 34 million years ago. A study…
Private Firm Adopts Elephanta Caves Under ASI’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Scheme
A significant development in heritage conservation has taken place as a private firm has adopted the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, under the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI)…
Ancient Babylonian Tablets Deciphered: Unveiling Ominous Prophecies for Kings
Ancient tablets acquired by the British Museum decades ago have recently been deciphered, revealing unsettling insights into the way Babylonian kings interpreted celestial events. A team of researchers has successfully…
Collapse of an ancient pyramid causes fears of ‘impending doom’ amongst the tribals
An ancient pyramid partially collapsed in Ihuatzio Archaeological Zone, Michoacán, Mexico due to heavy rainfall. The 1100-year-old pyramid was a part of the Purépecha civilization. This collapse has sparked fear…