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International Day for Monuments and Sites 2017

International Day for Monuments and Sites 2017

April 19, 2017

As the world is focussing on ‘Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism’ this year, in relation to the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development and in the context of 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals,...

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Kos Minars: A traveller’s guide to ancient India

Kos Minars: A traveller’s guide to ancient India

January 11, 2017

A remnant of history, a milestone and a communication aid, the ancient Kos Minars are an example of utility architecture in India. Of what is left from an age that has gone by, Kos Minars continue to stand at the junctures they were once placed at, but are now dilapidated, dusty ...

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Mauryan-era Ashoka pillar withers away

Mauryan-era Ashoka pillar withers away

December 5, 2016

One of the Ashokan pillars in New Delhi is wearing away to the extent that it cannot be restored. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) missed out on this blunder happening but will now be taking the necessary steps to restore this informative art piece from Indian history.

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