World’s Oldest Known Fort: An international team of archaeologists has uncovered is believed to be the world’s oldest-known fort in a remote region of Siberia. The fortified settlement, named Amnya, is located along the Amnya River in western Siberia. It features around 20 scattered pit-house depressions divided into two sections, Amnya I and Amnya II. […]
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Andriamamelo Cave : Rock Art Drawings
Andriamamelo Cave : Rock Art Drawings Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar. Andriamamelo Cave is situated in the western Madagascar. It is located in karstified limestone of the Paysage Harmonieux Protege de Beanka. This is part of an extensive karst region that includes the Parc National […]
National Culture Fund : Fund Received From Non-Government Sources
National Culture Fund : Fund Received From Non-Government Sources The Union Minister for Culture, Tourism And Development informed in the Lok Sabha that the National Culture Fund (NCF) received Rs. 3.70 Crore From Non-Government Sources during the last five Years. National Culture Fund was set up by the Government of India as a Trust under […]
Second Phase Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Second Phase Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam on 17th December 2023. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today called Kashi Tamil Sangamam forum a testament to the unity and diversity of India, strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Kashi Tamil Sangamam […]
2 Years Of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
2 Years Of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor: Prime Minister of India has celebrated 2 years of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. Kashi Vishwanath Corridor connects the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple stands on the western […]
Stonehenge
Stonehenge: Stonehenge is at risk of being ‘de-listed’ as a UNESCO World Heritage site if the A303 tunnel goes ahead. The efforts to stop the construction of a two-mile road tunnel close to the Great Circle of Stonehenge in the United Kingdom were seen. Stonehenge located in Salisbury Plain in England. It is not clear […]
Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan
Channapatna Toys : Afganishtan Channapatna toys have now become part of children’s academic activities in Afghanistan. Channapatna Toys are a particular form of wooden toys and dolls that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. Channapatna is also known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town). The history of Channapatna toys can […]
Radiocarbon Dating
Radiocarbon Dating: Archaeologists have recently used radiocarbon dating to analyse the oldest true wooden frame saddle in East Asia, revealing how the rise of Mongolian steppe cultures was likely aided by advances in equestrian technology. Radiocarbon dating, or carbon-14 dating, is a scientific method that can accurately determine the age of organic materials as old […]
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project
Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project: The Ministry for Culture has decided to map and document all villages under the Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme. This National Mission on Cultural Mapping is conducted in coordination with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture. A web portal on MGMD has […]
Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery
Egypt’s Mummified Baboons : Discovery Origin of Egypt’s mummified baboons has been finally cracked recently. The scientists have recently retrieved ancient mitochondrial DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) from a mummified baboon found at the Gabbanat el-Qurud site in Egypt, which will help discover its origin. The Egyptian god Thoth was represented by a baboon which is odd […]
