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The Gandhara School of Art Historical and Geographical Background The Gandhara school of art, also known as Greco-Buddhist art, flourished from the 1st century BCE to the 5th century CE in the northwestern frontier of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the Gandhara region, which now encompasses parts of Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan. This unique form …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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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