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M. C. Escher and the Chand Baori

May 29, 2018May 28, 2018

M. C. Escher (1898-1972) was a Dutch Artist who made calculatedly thought-out woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints. Initially in his career, he took inspiration from nature, …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Ghalib ki Haveli: A remnant of the Mughal Empire

May 23, 2018May 25, 2018

Mirza Ghalib is an Urdu and Persian poet in the royal court in Delhi. He was the one who saw Delhi burn, and is considered …

Asia, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018, Heritage, museum heritage

Lalbagh Fort- an architectural marvel of the Mughals

May 22, 2018May 19, 2018

Dhaka has a population of over 14.4 Million. In this busy city lies a beautiful fort, called the Lalbagh Fort.? The construction of Lalbagh Fort …

Asia, Built Heritage

The lost prestige of Seetpur

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018

Seetpur is an important city in Alipur district (Muzaffargarh District). It is a very old city of this district in South Punjab. This area is …

Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation

Visiting the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte

May 15, 2018May 9, 2018

If you are visiting up north in the Philippines, make sure to drop by Cape Bojeador, also called Burgos Lighthouse; the only lighthouse in the …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The ancient walls of the city of Kano

May 12, 2018May 9, 2018

The ancient wall of Kano city is described as one of the most impressive monuments in West Africa. It was built to defend the ancient …

Asia, Built Heritage, Europe

A comparative analysis of cross-cultural Garden Design

May 10, 2018May 5, 2018

Garden Design has evolved through time, and due to the intermingling differential factors, such as the terrain at which citizens used to dwell, type of …