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Women Offer Namaz At Pune Fort, BJP MP 'Purifies' Area With Cow Urine
The incident at the fort reportedly took place on Saturday, following which an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officer filed a complaint with Pune City Police.
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Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
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Taj Mahal Most-Visited Ticketed Monument In 2024-25, Drawing 6.9 Million Tourists
Mughal-era mausoleum Taj Mahal in Agra was the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument for both domestic and foreign tourists in the financial year 2024-25, according to data published in a compendium released by the government on Saturday
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From Baghdad Battery To Antikythera Mechanism, Here Are 10 Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries
Here are some archaeological discoveries that continue to intrigue and puzzle researchers.
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"I Respect All Religions": Chief Justice BR Gavai After Deity Remark Row
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that his remarks in the matter concerning the restoration of a Lord Vishnu Idol in Khajuraho are being misportrayed on social media.
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Priceless Archaeological Artefacts In Gaza Saved In Frantic Rescue
With an Israeli airstrike looming, aid workers carried out a last-minute rescue mission to salvage thousands of priceless artifacts from a Gaza warehouse before the building was flattened.
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Lost 'Ghost Ship' Found: Stunning Discovery Of 1886 Schooner Sinks Decades Of Doubt
The long-lost schooner F.J. King, which sank during a storm in 1886 carrying iron ore, has been located nearly 140 years later off Wisconsin's coast.
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Deccan Traps, Mahabaleshwar Among 7 New Sites In UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List For India
Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials.
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Why Angkor Wat Is Cambodia's Must-Visit Temple For Every Traveller
Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a Buddhist sanctuary, making it deeply meaningful for Indian travellers seeking cultural connection.
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12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Death Linked To Rare Quartz-Tipped Weapon
A 12,000-year-old skeleton found in Vietnam shows early evidence of violence, with a man surviving months after being wounded by a quartz-tipped weapon, offering rare insight into ancient Southeast Asian hunter-gatherer life and conflict.
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75 Monuments Restored, Many Still Forgotten: Delhi Charts Fresh Heritage Revival Plan
Delhi may boast over thousand monuments, but most lie hidden, neglected or fenced off from public view. Now, the city's government says it wants to bring them back to life, not just as restored structures, but as spaces buzzing with cultural activity
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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo In UP's Sambhal Mosque Row
The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
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Dinosaur-Era Fossils Unearthed Near Lake In Rajasthan Village
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were discovered in a village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Wednesday, raising the possibility of the site being linked to the prehistoric dinosaur era.
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Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
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Aeneas AI Model Helps Decode and Restore Ancient Roman Inscriptions
Google DeepMind’s Aeneas model uses AI to reconstruct damaged ancient Roman inscriptions with high accuracy. Its ability to fill in missing text, estimate origins, and connect similar inscriptions makes it a game-changer for historical research. Open-source and free to use, it opens new possibilities in the study of ancient history.
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Women Offer Namaz At Pune Fort, BJP MP 'Purifies' Area With Cow Urine
The incident at the fort reportedly took place on Saturday, following which an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officer filed a complaint with Pune City Police.
-
Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
-
Taj Mahal Most-Visited Ticketed Monument In 2024-25, Drawing 6.9 Million Tourists
Mughal-era mausoleum Taj Mahal in Agra was the most-visited centrally protected ticketed monument for both domestic and foreign tourists in the financial year 2024-25, according to data published in a compendium released by the government on Saturday
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From Baghdad Battery To Antikythera Mechanism, Here Are 10 Mysterious Archaeological Discoveries
Here are some archaeological discoveries that continue to intrigue and puzzle researchers.
-
"I Respect All Religions": Chief Justice BR Gavai After Deity Remark Row
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that his remarks in the matter concerning the restoration of a Lord Vishnu Idol in Khajuraho are being misportrayed on social media.
-
Priceless Archaeological Artefacts In Gaza Saved In Frantic Rescue
With an Israeli airstrike looming, aid workers carried out a last-minute rescue mission to salvage thousands of priceless artifacts from a Gaza warehouse before the building was flattened.
-
Lost 'Ghost Ship' Found: Stunning Discovery Of 1886 Schooner Sinks Decades Of Doubt
The long-lost schooner F.J. King, which sank during a storm in 1886 carrying iron ore, has been located nearly 140 years later off Wisconsin's coast.
-
Deccan Traps, Mahabaleshwar Among 7 New Sites In UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List For India
Seven new properties, including Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, and Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, have been added to the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage for India, according to officials.
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Why Angkor Wat Is Cambodia's Must-Visit Temple For Every Traveller
Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a Buddhist sanctuary, making it deeply meaningful for Indian travellers seeking cultural connection.
-
12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Death Linked To Rare Quartz-Tipped Weapon
A 12,000-year-old skeleton found in Vietnam shows early evidence of violence, with a man surviving months after being wounded by a quartz-tipped weapon, offering rare insight into ancient Southeast Asian hunter-gatherer life and conflict.
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75 Monuments Restored, Many Still Forgotten: Delhi Charts Fresh Heritage Revival Plan
Delhi may boast over thousand monuments, but most lie hidden, neglected or fenced off from public view. Now, the city's government says it wants to bring them back to life, not just as restored structures, but as spaces buzzing with cultural activity
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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo In UP's Sambhal Mosque Row
The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid-Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
-
Dinosaur-Era Fossils Unearthed Near Lake In Rajasthan Village
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were discovered in a village in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district on Wednesday, raising the possibility of the site being linked to the prehistoric dinosaur era.
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Tourist Caught Stealing Stones From Pompeii Archaeological Site, Where Theft Is Believed To Bring A Curse
If convicted, the tourist could face up to six years in prison and a maximum fine of 1,500 euros (approximately Rs 1.5 lakh).
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Aeneas AI Model Helps Decode and Restore Ancient Roman Inscriptions
Google DeepMind’s Aeneas model uses AI to reconstruct damaged ancient Roman inscriptions with high accuracy. Its ability to fill in missing text, estimate origins, and connect similar inscriptions makes it a game-changer for historical research. Open-source and free to use, it opens new possibilities in the study of ancient history.
