Heritage Archives - Page 14 of 138

Revisiting history through the Mohammad Ghaus Complex.

May 4, 2018May 3, 2018

The Mohammad Ghaus complex comprises of a mosque and other clusters of tombs is a pristine example of the Mughal Architecture at its peak. Why …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature, Public Spaces

A stroll through the white sands of Ibeno Beach

May 3, 2018April 28, 2018

Ibeno beach occupies over 1200 sq. km, and is located at the south end of Akwa Ibom state in the Ibeno Local Government. There are …

Built Heritage, Europe, World Heritage Sites

A visit to the Eiffel Tower, a marvel of engineering from the 1800’s

May 2, 2018April 28, 2018

A visit to Paris is just incomplete without visiting the Eiffel Tower. As I landed in Paris I made sure to visit the famous engineering …

Editor's Picks, Europe, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, Intangible Heritage

The Carnival of Ivrea: A war of oranges

May 1, 2018May 22, 2018

Sometimes a highly anticipated event or a festival can be more immersive than national holidays. The waiting and the long preparation people need to undertake …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Marveling at the Pyramids of Giza

April 30, 2018April 23, 2018

My visit to Egypt left me spell bound when I arrived at Giza. The Giza Necropolis stands on the Giza plateau on the outskirts of …

Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Asia, Nature

The Bhimbetka rock shelters

April 29, 2018April 23, 2018

The Bhimbetka caves house the paintings dating back to some 15000 years but the enchanting encounter with the raw rugged beauty of the rocks themselves …

Asia, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Gaziantep: A gastronomic hub in Turkey

April 28, 2018September 6, 2018

Gaziantep is a city whose roots go back to more than 10,000 years. It is the vital bridge that has been connecting the Mediterranean basin …

Archaeology, Asia, Built Heritage

The Vittala temple at Hampi

April 27, 2018April 21, 2018

The Vittala temple is magnificent imprint of the extraordinary craftsmanship of the sculptors of the Vijayanagara Empire. The temple is said to have been built …

Built Heritage, Europe, museum heritage, Public Spaces

A visit to the Palace of Versailles

April 26, 2018April 21, 2018

As A History teacher, I have always been fascinated by royalty and longed to visit the famous Palace of Versailles, also known as Chateaux de …