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No Hidden Chamber In Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Tuesday said there is no hidden chamber in the Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath temple in Puri.
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Archaeologists Find Burial Sites With 100,000-Year-Old Bones At Israel's Tinshemet Cave
Archaeologists believe they have found one of the oldest burial sites in the world at a cave in Israel, where the well-preserved remains of early humans dating back some 100,000 years were carefully arranged in pits.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
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Language Policy, Katchatheevu Dispute: Issues DMK MPs Will Raise In Monsoon Session
The DMK adopted a resolution identifying key issues the party would raise in both houses.
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How Could A School Run Without Classrooms, Asks Delhi High Court
A school, run by MCD, was operating without any classrooms, and only with facilities of a boundary wall, in Khirki Village. A petition was submitted for the necessary reconstruction of the place, after a span of 60 years.
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Largest Piece Of Mars Sold For $5.3 Million, But Young Dinosaur Steals Show
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.
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Ancient Mayan King's Tomb Filled With Treasures Found In Central America
Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the tomb of the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol.
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4,500-Year-Old Civilisation In Rajasthan Has Mythical River Saraswati Link
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed evidence of a civilisation dating back 4,500 years in Bahaj village of Deeg district, Rajasthan.
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Lost World Found: 11,000-Year-Old Megastructure Unearthed Under Baltic Sea
An 11,000-year-old megastructure, potentially used for reindeer hunting, has been discovered under the Baltic Sea, offering a glimpse into the lives of Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities.
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1,000-Year-Old Mummy Found by Gas Workers in Peru Linked to Chancay Culture
Gas workers in Peru discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy during pipeline work in Lima. The boy’s remains, found in a seated burial position with ceremonial items, belong to the Pre-Inca Chancay culture. The site is one of over 2,200 archaeological finds made by Calidda since 2004.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Archaeological Body To Host Yoga Event At 81 Historic Sites, Entry Free For All
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Friday (June 21), the Archaeological Survey of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is set to host Yoga Sessions across 81 centrally protected monuments.
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Uzbekistan Offers Fully-Funded Scholarships To Indians For Master's Courses
Uzbekistan Fully-Funded Scholarships: These scholarships are open to Indian graduates interested in fields such as Tourism and Hospitality, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Restoration, and Management.
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Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Contractual Employees At UNESCO Sites In Assam Not Paid Since November 2024
The contractual employees, engaged by the Directorate of Archaeology to look after 167 monuments across Assam, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ahom era 'Moidams', claimed that they have not received their salaries for at least six months.
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No Hidden Chamber In Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar: ASI
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Tuesday said there is no hidden chamber in the Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath temple in Puri.
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Archaeologists Find Burial Sites With 100,000-Year-Old Bones At Israel's Tinshemet Cave
Archaeologists believe they have found one of the oldest burial sites in the world at a cave in Israel, where the well-preserved remains of early humans dating back some 100,000 years were carefully arranged in pits.
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Mizoram's Lianpui Menhirs Join India's National Heritage List - Declared By Archaeological Survey
About 54 kilometres southeast of Champhai town in Mizoram, Lianpuri has watched over its ancient stones for centuries, keeping them safe through community-driven efforts, long before any official tags came into play.
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Language Policy, Katchatheevu Dispute: Issues DMK MPs Will Raise In Monsoon Session
The DMK adopted a resolution identifying key issues the party would raise in both houses.
-
How Could A School Run Without Classrooms, Asks Delhi High Court
A school, run by MCD, was operating without any classrooms, and only with facilities of a boundary wall, in Khirki Village. A petition was submitted for the necessary reconstruction of the place, after a span of 60 years.
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Largest Piece Of Mars Sold For $5.3 Million, But Young Dinosaur Steals Show
The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday.
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Ancient Mayan King's Tomb Filled With Treasures Found In Central America
Archaeologists in Belize have discovered the tomb of the first ruler of the ancient Maya city of Caracol.
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4,500-Year-Old Civilisation In Rajasthan Has Mythical River Saraswati Link
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed evidence of a civilisation dating back 4,500 years in Bahaj village of Deeg district, Rajasthan.
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Lost World Found: 11,000-Year-Old Megastructure Unearthed Under Baltic Sea
An 11,000-year-old megastructure, potentially used for reindeer hunting, has been discovered under the Baltic Sea, offering a glimpse into the lives of Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities.
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1,000-Year-Old Mummy Found by Gas Workers in Peru Linked to Chancay Culture
Gas workers in Peru discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy during pipeline work in Lima. The boy’s remains, found in a seated burial position with ceremonial items, belong to the Pre-Inca Chancay culture. The site is one of over 2,200 archaeological finds made by Calidda since 2004.
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Ancient Tel Dan Temple Reveals Centuries-Old Phoenician Ritual Bathing Traditions
Excavations at Israel’s Tel Dan sanctuary have revealed that Phoenicians practised ritual cleansing for centuries. A bathing unit linked to priestly rites and later pilgrim use offers insight into evolving spiritual customs. New research expands our understanding of sacred traditions in the Near East, including the use of water in local religious...
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Archaeological Body To Host Yoga Event At 81 Historic Sites, Entry Free For All
On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on Friday (June 21), the Archaeological Survey of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is set to host Yoga Sessions across 81 centrally protected monuments.
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Uzbekistan Offers Fully-Funded Scholarships To Indians For Master's Courses
Uzbekistan Fully-Funded Scholarships: These scholarships are open to Indian graduates interested in fields such as Tourism and Hospitality, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Restoration, and Management.
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Ancient Footprints in White Sands Confirm Humans Reached America 23,000 Years Ago
Ancient footprints discovered in White Sands, New Mexico, have been confirmed to be over 23,000 years old, pushing back the timeline of human presence in the Americas by nearly 10,000 years. Radiocarbon dating of mud samples across three labs supports their authenticity, challenging long-held beliefs about the Clovis culture and reshaping early mig...
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Contractual Employees At UNESCO Sites In Assam Not Paid Since November 2024
The contractual employees, engaged by the Directorate of Archaeology to look after 167 monuments across Assam, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ahom era 'Moidams', claimed that they have not received their salaries for at least six months.
