Veneration and Vandalism at CSMT station in Mumbai
**** This article is a collaboration between IHP and Sthāpatya Samvad. We wanted to draw attention to the recent case of vandalism at a WHS in Mumbai.**** A serious act…
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…
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.…
3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword Sheds Light on Pharaoh Ramses II’s Military Power
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered a 3,000-year-old bronze sword believed to have once belonged to an elite warrior during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. This extraordinary…
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…
Humayun’s Tomb site Interpretation Centre
Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Delhi, stands as one of the most significant Mughal monuments in India. As the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, its…
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…
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…
The Construction and Legacy of Spain’s Menga Dolmen
The Menga Dolmen, located near Antequera in southern Spain, is one of the most significant and awe-inspiring megalithic structures from the Neolithic era. Dating back approximately 6,000 years, this ancient…
The 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Irrigation System That Continues to Shape Modern Agriculture
Nestled in the scenic Min River Valley in Sichuan Province, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System stands as a testament to ancient engineering ingenuity. Dating back over 2,200 years, this marvel of…