A new rock structure comprising stone slabs, believed to be belonging to the 11th century, surfaced very close to the Chandragiri Fort, one of the three capitals of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire, recently. The structure was unearthed when a farmer, Shaik Mujib, was using an earthmover to till his farm located close to the fort. … Read more
Different heritage routes have already been chalked out and the department intends to take up one route every Sunday on a rotation basis. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM In a move to showcase the history and built heritage of Mysuru and kindle greater interest among public towards conservation, the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage … Read more
The mainly Italian tourists visiting the ruins of Italy’s ancient city of Pompeii are getting a rare chance to see the site without the usual crowds—and admire spectacular finds unearthed during a six-year conservation project that is just now drawing to a close. In a corner of the city that was frozen in time by … Read more