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20Mar 2025

STANDING STONES OF MUDUMAL IN TELANGANA ON UNESCO TENTATIVE LIST

Why in the News? UNESCO recognition: The standing stones (menhirs) of Mudumal in Narayanpet, Telangana, have been included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Official application: The Indian government forwarded the proposal to UNESCO, highlighting its historical and astronomical significance. Historical and Astronomical Significance Ancient site: The Mudumal menhirs, located on the …

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23Jan 2025

ASI Unearths Buddhist Relics at Odisha’s Ratnagiri

Why in the news? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered significant Buddhist relics at Ratnagiri in Odisha, enhancing the region’s 1,200-year-old Buddhist legacy. These findings highlight Odisha’s historical ties with Southeast Asia and its cultural exchange through trade. Recent Discoveries at Ratnagiri: Excavations led by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have uncovered significant …

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21Jan 2025

ASI Excavations at Ratnagiri Reveal Ancient Buddhist Treasures

Why in the news? The ASI has resumed excavations at the Ratnagiri Buddhist site in Odisha after 60 years, uncovering relics like a colossal Buddha head and exploring links between Odisha’s Buddhist heritage and Southeast Asian culture. Excavations at Ratnagiri Uncover Ancient Buddhist Site: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resumed excavations at the …

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07Jan 2025

$1 Million Prize Offered to Decipher Indus Script

Why in the news? Tamil Nadu announces a $1-million prize for successfully deciphering the Indus Valley Civilization’s script, which has eluded scholars for over a century. This initiative follows a study linking Indus symbols to South Indian graffiti marks. About the Mystery of the Indus Script: The Enigma of Indus Script Decipherment The script of …

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27Nov 2024

New Pterosaur Discovery Sheds Light on Early Flight

Why in the news? Paleontologists uncover a 100-million-year-old pterosaur species in Australia, offering insights into the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates, marking a significant paleontological discovery. Discovery of a New Pterosaur Species: Paleontologists in western Queensland, Australia, uncovered a 100-million-year-old fossil of a new pterosaur species. Pterosaurs, flying reptiles of the Mesozoic Era (252.2–66 …

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