India's moidam royal burial mounds are its latest World Heritage Site

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Deciphering secrets deep within Humayun’s Tomb

The majestic Humayun’s Tomb was blanketed by a thick layer of fog, as a group of history enthusiasts, packed in layers of clothing to fight off the morning cold, huddled around to learn more about various structures within the vast complex. This is a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture.” The MCD heritage cell walk also explored the many structure that …

Rajput Singh Mcd Walk Tomb Dara Humayun

1 week, 1 day ago

Monuments of My Country: 7 most underrated spots of historical significance

Hindustan Times

India is a land of architectural marvels, many of which are globally celebrated. Some of India’s underrated monuments that have rich historical significance and artistry that's waiting to be discovered. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is situated in Panchmahal district of Gujarat This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a harmonious blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles. Despite …

India Historical Gujarat Temples Significance Hindu Ladakh

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mudumal's 3,000-Year-Old Menhirs Could Gain UNESCO Recognition

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:Mudumal, a small village in Narayanpet, could gain international acclaim for its 3,000-year-old megalithic menhirs, the only one of their kind, which hold historical, cultural and astronomical significance. The organisation is researching the site and making efforts to bring the Unesco World Heritage Site tag for Mudumal. "While Korea also has some depictions of Ursa Major, Mudumal is the only …

Stones Stone Unesco Heritage Site Dr Rao Mudumal

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The Hindu

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage Visakhapatnam convener D. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the State and Central governments to work on establishing geopark in Visakhapatnam as the city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. The initiative of geopark would involve integrating major geological and archaeological sites under a unified Geopark Management Authority …

India State Reddy Unesco Geological Geopark Intach Visakhapatnam

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rakhigarhi Mahotsav to shed light on ancient site from December 20 to 22

Hindustan Times

The Haryana government’s department of heritage and tourism has organised the first ever Rakhigarhi Mahotsav from December 20 to 22 to shed light on the recent discoveries at the Rakhigarhi archaeological site in Hisar district and promote appreciation and awareness of the culture of the people who lived there. The festival will include heritage walks led by archaeologists who have …

Haryana Site Rakhigarhi Asi Mounds Excavations

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

China Daily

An ivory vessel with a two-bird pattern facing the sun, unveiled at the Hemudu Site in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange. The Starting Point of the East: A Cross-Time and Space Dialogue Exhibition between Ningbo and Xi'an on the Maritime …

Exhibition Museum Road Zhang Zhejiang Silk Ningbo

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

China Daily

An ivory vessel with a two-bird pattern facing the sun, unveiled at the Hemudu Site in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange. The Starting Point of the East: A Cross-Time and Space Dialogue Exhibition between Ningbo and Xi'an on the Maritime …

Exhibition Museum Road Zhang Zhejiang Silk Ningbo

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

China Daily

An ivory vessel with a two-bird pattern facing the sun, unveiled at the Hemudu Site in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange. The Starting Point of the East: A Cross-Time and Space Dialogue Exhibition between Ningbo and Xi'an on the Maritime …

Exhibition Museum Road Zhang Zhejiang Silk Ningbo

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

China Daily

An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange. The Starting Point of the East: A Cross-Time and Space Dialogue Exhibition between Ningbo and Xi'an on the Maritime and Overland Silk Roads, opened at the Ningbo Museum in late November. It is also the first domestic exhibition to showcase …

Exhibition Cultural Museum Zhang Silk Roads Ningbo Artifacts

Exhibition highlights artifacts from key heritage sites

China Daily

By CHEN YE in Hangzhou | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-10 09:05 An ivory vessel with a two-bird pattern facing the sun, unveiled at the Hemudu Site in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY An exhibition in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, showcases artifacts from three world-class heritage sites, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange. The Starting Point of the East: …

China Exhibition Museum Road Zhang Zhejiang Silk

1 month, 1 week ago

ASI begins process of unravelling portion of 'assembly hall' of Mauryan emperors in Patna

Hindustan Times

Patna, The Archaeological Survey of India commenced a process of unravelling a portion of the '80-pillared assembly hall' at Kumhrar here on Sunday, a site regarded as the only evidence of architectural activities of the Mauryan emperors in the Indian subcontinent. ASI begins process of unravelling portion of 'assembly hall' of Mauryan emperors in Patna The unravelling process of some …

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Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

China Daily

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors. In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Wang Aiqin, …

Tourism Cultural Chinese Wang Shanxi Province

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

China Daily

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors. In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Wang Aiqin, …

Tourism Cultural Chinese Wang Shanxi Province Heritage Remains

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

China Daily

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors. In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Wang Aiqin, …

Tourism Cultural Chinese Wang Shanxi Province

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

China Daily

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors. In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Wang Aiqin, …

Cultural Chinese Wang Shanxi Province Tourism Resources

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shanxi's cultural heritage remains timeless

China Daily

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors. In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year. Wang Aiqin, …

Tourism Cultural Chinese Wang Shanxi Province

1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Garli To Mawlynnong, Have A Look At These Heritage Villages Of India

ABP News

India's heritage villages are a testament to the country's rich history and diversity. With ancient temples, beautiful festivals, and indigenous art forms, these vibrant villages preserve the essence of India's heritage. Visiting these heritage villages gives the feel of stepping back in time when the harmony between nature and culture was intact and the relationship between nature and culture was …

Culture India Heritage Villages Village Himachal Pradesh Garli

2 months ago

Stories in stone: Champaner, Gujarat’s 'forgotten city'

Live Mint

I first visited Champaner as a student of architecture in 1998. Chirag Munjani, who has been organising heritage walks in and around Vadodara for the last 12 years, says Khichi Chauhan Rajputs conquered the area and built a settlement on top of Pavagadh Hill, adding fortification along the plateau in the 13th century. “We don’t look at the income generation …

Heritage Gujarat Hindu Site Monuments Masjid Gajjar

2 months ago

ASI to Begin Excavation at Megalithic Burial Site in Amoor, Chengalpattu

The Hindu

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced plans to excavate a megalithic burial site in Amoor, a protected site located near Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. The site, discovered in 1921, is believed to be 2000 years old and will be excavated in a phased manner starting in January after the Northeast Monsoon season ends.

Science Law History Archaeology

2 months ago

Lost Corner Tower of Agra: A Heritage Tale of Neglect

Firstpost

The article highlights the plight of heritage-rich locations like Agra, where many historical monuments have fallen into disrepair due to a lack of funding and attention. The author explores the lost corner tower of the Zahara Bagh, among other sites, and emphasizes the need for documentation and preservation efforts to ensure the preservation of these historical treasures.

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Lost Heritage: Agra's Hidden Gems Cry Out for Preservation

Firstpost

The article highlights the plight of heritage-rich locations like Agra, where many historical monuments have fallen into disrepair due to a lack of funding and attention. The author explores the history of the 'Zahara' Bagh, a once-grand structure that was destroyed in a recent incident. The article emphasizes the importance of preserving such sites and providing them with the necessary …

Law Culture History Conservation Agra

2 months, 1 week ago

Redefining the Idea of a Museum in Kerala with JANAL Digital Archive

The Hindu

The Kerala Museum is redefining the concept of a museum by launching its JANAL digital archive. The archive offers a glimpse into the contemporary history of Kerala through compelling storytelling and engaging exhibits. It also provides a platform for public engagement and learning, with events and discussions that connect history with themes of climate change, gender, caste, and class.

Law Culture Education History

2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Journey Through Delhi's Timeless Graveyard of Mehrauli

Hindustan Times

Mehrauli is a graveyard of various epochs of Delhi's overlong history, containing material fragments from the Tomars to the Lodhis to the British. It is also a land of very many graves, with various monuments and shrines dedicated to different religious and historical figures. The most historic grave is that of Emperor Iltutmish, who fathered Razia Sultan, the one who …

Graveyard Religious Site Historical Site LGBTQ+ Cemetery Delhi

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Secrets of the past!

New Indian Express

As Indians, our pride in our rich culture and ancient civilization is well-known. Vangchhia, Mizoram Nestled in the Champhai district of Mizoram, Vangchhia is a captivating village that boasts 171 ancient menhir stones, recognised as the state’s first protected archaeological site since 2012. Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh Venture into the heart of Madhya Pradesh to explore the Bhimbetka rock shelters, a …

Site Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Champhai Vangchhia

3 months ago

Three places identified in Erode for establishing museum to display artefacts unearthed at Kodumanal

The Hindu

The district administration has identified three places for establishing a museum at a total cost of ₹10 crore to display artefacts that were unearthed during the previous excavations at Kodumanal in Chennimalai Union. On November 30, 2022, the government notified five sites – ‘menhir’ on government poramboke ‘vandi pathai’, a habitation site on Public Works Department land, two megalithic burial …

Land Three Places Erode Kodumanal Site

3 months ago

Here Lies Johan Daimichen…

Times of India

Fort Kochi’s 300-yr-old Dutch cemetery is all set to undergo a remarkable transformation, complete with QR codes affixed to each tomb. A 300-year-old Dutch cemetery, nestled near Fort Kochi’s serene beach, is set to undergo a much-needed restoration. Given the cemetery’s proximity to the sea, the restoration team has decided to use cement for plastering the tombs rather than traditional …

India Restoration Dutch Tombs Qr Codes Fort Kochi Gcda Cemetery

3 months, 2 weeks ago

A shared commitment

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The UNESCO-China partnership is not only for global heritage preservation but also a catalyst for fostering a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world In a world characterized by swift urban expansion, environmental crises and socioeconomic shifts, the safeguarding of our cultural and natural heritage is more than just a preservation effort — it is an affirmation of …

Conservation Heritage China Heritage Sites World Cultural Preservation

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water is leaking into the …

India Taj Mahal Mahal Taj Water Flooding

4 months, 1 week ago

Humayun’s Tomb museum | How an unprepared prince became the emperor of second chances

Firstpost

At the museum dedicated to Humayun, a crisp narrative binds together pictures, objects, models, and words to create a living showcase of the life, loves, and travels of the second Mughal emperor The Meuseum is a strange acknowledgement that without Humayun's fortitude, the Mughal dynasty would have been in the scrap heap of history It is sometimes said that in …

India Delhi Life Second Chances Objects Museum Second

4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

China Daily

A replica of a scroll unearthed at Mawangdui. Li Qun, head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, said the tombs demonstrate the achievements of the Han Dynasty in economics, philosophy, culture, art, medicine, and science and technology. It is important to continue research, focusing primarily on areas such as bamboo and silk manuscripts, philosophy, art and traditional Chinese medicine, to …

Brings Han

4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

China Daily

A replica of a scroll unearthed at Mawangdui. Li Qun, head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, said the tombs demonstrate the achievements of the Han Dynasty in economics, philosophy, culture, art, medicine, and science and technology. It is important to continue research, focusing primarily on areas such as bamboo and silk manuscripts, philosophy, art and traditional Chinese medicine, to …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

When our sense of history fails monuments

New Indian Express

Karnataka has the second highest number of protected monuments in the country. Encroachment, a lack of historical sense and shortage of experts to preserve monuments are some of the reasons for their pathetic state. Social media users have thrown a fresh focus on monuments, sharing thousands of photographs featuring heritage structures, often with misleading details and facts. “One of the …

Monuments

5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

Heritage World Heritage

5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

Heritage World Heritage

5 months ago

每日一词|世界遗产 World Heritage

China Daily

在印度新德里举行的联合国教科文组织第46届世界遗产大会通过决议，将“北京中轴线——中国理想都城秩序的杰作”“巴丹吉林沙漠—沙山湖泊群”和“中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）”列入《世界遗产名录》。至此，我国世界遗产总数达到59项。 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization announced the inscription of Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, Badain Jaran Desert—Towers of Sand, and Lakes, and Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China on the World Heritage List at the 46th session of the UNESCO World …

Heritage World Heritage

5 months ago

Archaeologists uncover rare burials with untouched gold treasures in Egyptian necropolis

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of tombs in an ancient Egyptian necropolis …

Ancient Health Check Necropolis Egyptian Egyptian Necropolis

5 months ago

Wayanad landslides: State govt issues guidelines for burial of remains

Business Standard

It was also directed that the burial shall take place in the presence of officials of the panchayat or municipality where it is carried out. As more and more bodies and body parts are recovered from the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district with many remaining unidentified or unclaimed, the state government has issued guidelines, including collection of DNA …

Burial Guidelines Administration Body Parts District Bodies Body Shall

5 months, 1 week ago

South African Prez Ramaphosa welcomes Nelson Mandela legacy sites' addition to UNESCO list

ABP News

Johannesburg, Jul 31 : President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the listing of several iconic sites in South Africa linked to the late President Nelson Mandela as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Listed generically as ‘The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, these include 14 human rights and liberation struggle …

Human Rights Heritage South Africa South Pti Sites Human

5 months, 1 week ago

Sunken museum at Humayun's Tomb site in Delhi to be inaugurated on July 29

The Hindu

The country's first sunken museum at the Humayun Tomb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Delhi is all set to be inaugurated on Monday. Work began on the construction of the country's first sunken museum at the iconic 16th-century tomb here in April 2015. Using cutting-edge technology, the iconic museum in south Delhi also meticulously recreates the timeline of …

Delhi Museum Mughal Tomb Nizamuddin Humayun Heritage Complex

5 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Heritage China World Planning Urban Cultural New Delhi

5 months, 1 week ago

Beijing Central Axis listed as World Heritage Site

China Daily

People participate in an event on a square near Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower on Saturday to celebrate the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi, India, announced on Saturday that the Beijing Central Axis — "A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of …

Heritage China World Planning Cultural New Delhi Chinese

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi set to open on Aug 1

Hindustan Times

Over 700 artefacts, and five large galleries visually narrating the life and journey of Mughal emperor Humayun, the sunken museum at Humayun’s Tomb, spread across a sprawling 100,000 square feet, is all set to open for the public from August 1, after its formal inauguration by culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on July 29. The museum is a facility of …

Delhi Museum 25 Years Tomb Emperor Nanda Humayun

5 months, 2 weeks ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. DING LEI/XINHUA When they were unearthed, they were the first Han-style brick chamber tombs identical in structure to those found in the Central China Plains region and the Hexi Corridor, part of the …

China Xinjiang Qiuci Chamber Tombs Museum Takes

5 months, 2 weeks ago

On-site museum takes closer look

China Daily

Pottery exhibits and the No 3 tomb on display at the Qiuci Wei and Jin Ancient Tomb Site Museum in Kuqa, Aksu prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. A newly opened museum at an ancient tomb site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region allows visitors to observe a key ancient city state on the Silk Road from up close. Visitors thus …

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India's moidam royal burial mounds are its latest World Heritage Site

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Pyramid-like Ahom burial mounds in Assam to vie for UNESCO World Heritage Site tag

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