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Netherlands to Return Looted Pharaoh-Era Artefact to Egypt Why in the News ? The Netherlands has announced it will return a 3,500-year-old Egyptian artefact, looted during the Arab Spring unrest, to Egypt. The sculpture, linked to Pharaoh Thutmose III, was found at a Dutch art fair in 2022 and voluntarily surrendered by a dealer after …
Read MoreDiscovery of Vijayanagara-Era Gold Coins in Tamil Nadu Why in the News ? Over 100 gold coins from the Vijayanagara era were unearthed during restoration work at a Chola-era Shiva temple in Kovilur, Tamil Nadu. The discovery provides valuable insights into temple traditions, ancient coinage, and the region’s historical-economic linkages. This find also highlights the …
Read MoreUNESCO Launches Virtual Museum of Stolen Artifacts Why in the News ? UNESCO has launched the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects to digitally reunite nations with their lost heritage and curb illegal trafficking of cultural items. The initiative, introduced at the MONDIACULT Conference, uses technology to promote repatriation and awareness of global cultural loss, …
Read MoreExplore the journey of humanity from Prehistoric societies and Proto-History to flourishing civilizations of the Historical Period.A timeline of tools, scripts, knowledge, and written records shaping our past.
Read MoreAncient Pre-Incan Tomb Unearthed in Lima, Peru Why in the News? Utility workers in the capital of Lima, Peru, unearthed a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan tomb during a gas pipeline project. This significant archaeological discovery, linked to the pre-Incan Chancay culture, reflects Lima’s deep historical layers and highlights the city’s rich pre-Columbian heritage. The find underscores the …
Read MoreThe 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 …
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