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Excavating Harappa: An Interview with Wazir Chand Saroe

May 24, 2017September 21, 2017

Harappa is one of the most widely known archaeological sites in the world. Even today, archaeologists and antiquarians continue to unearth new evidence and discover …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Memorial, Religious

The restoration of Greek orthodox church in Izmir

May 22, 2017May 18, 2017

Few know that in Izmir exists an Orthodox church that was rescued from Turkish atrocities during the Asia Minor Catastrophe, when the city of Smyrna …

Africa, Conservation, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Interviews, Opinion

Heritage and education: The GamoGofa zone in South Ethiopia

May 22, 2017September 21, 2017

The importance of sustaining traditionally and locally embedded cultural heritage, customs and practices is paramount in this era of rapidly escalating modernisation. Taking the case …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration

#Makeheritagefun: A Visit to Tuvixeddu

May 19, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands in a state of neglect today. A simple survey of the area brings to light what can be done to repair the immense …

Asia, Blog, Conservation, Heritage

Sinhagad: When natural beauty and history come together

May 17, 2017July 21, 2017

The Sinhagad fort?stands as a symbol of triumphing bravery of fierce Maratha warriors under the leadership of Tanaji Malusare, a general of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. …

Asia, Blog, Conservation, Features

Garh Panchakot: This little-known archaeological site in Purulia needs your attention

May 3, 2017September 21, 2017

Purulia in West Bengal, India is largely avoided by the tourists because of its recent tryst with the Maoists. Beyond this recent image lies a …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Photo Stories, Public Spaces

A Visit to the Chor Minar: #Makeheritagefun Event

April 7, 2017April 3, 2017

Some heritage within India seems to be mysterious to observers due to its state of abandonment. The Chor Minar is one such heritage site. The …

Africa, Conservation, Explore the Unexplored, Nature, Photo Stories, Restoration

Make Heritage Fun: Nechisar National Park

April 3, 2017April 10, 2017

To understand the unexplored, one must dive right in. That’s what we did at Nechisar National Park. #Makeheritagefun at Nechisar: The #makeheritagefun event that I …

#makeheritagefun, Conservation, Heritage, Public Spaces, Religious, Student Program

Making Heritage Fun at St. Dunstan, London

April 2, 2017March 30, 2017

To know more about this heritage site, click here. What I researched for the previous task, has been useful to show and explain in details …