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Built Heritage, Cultural Identity, Europe, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, World Heritage Sites

Fountain Walking in Bern

January 11, 2019January 5, 2019

On the 16th December we decided to pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Bern, which is also the capital …

Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Restoration, Travel

The Ran-ki-Vav Stepwell at Patan in Gujarat

September 4, 2017September 7, 2017

During the rule of the Solankis (also known as the Chalukyas) in Gujarat, many grand monuments were built between the 11th and the 12th centuries …

Heritage, Heritage News, Memorial, Restoration

The hidden wonder that is Lahore Fort

July 1, 2017July 2, 2017

The extended series of multistory chambers beneath Lahore Fort attests its grandeur and testifies it as a marvel of architectural engineering. This interconnected substructure is …

Africa, Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, World Heritage Sites

Athar Lina: Conservation and Adaptive Reuse

May 29, 2017September 21, 2017

There are a series of challenges threatening cultural heritage of Historic Cairo. One of these challenges is the behaviour of the local community towards the …

Asia, Conservation, Restoration

Excavating Harappa: An Interview with Wazir Chand Saroe

May 24, 2017September 21, 2017

Harappa is one of the most widely known archaeological sites in the world. Even today, archaeologists and antiquarians continue to unearth new evidence and discover …

#makeheritagefun, Built Heritage, Conservation, Europe, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration

#Makeheritagefun: A Visit to Tuvixeddu

May 19, 2017May 16, 2017

Tuvixeddu stands in a state of neglect today. A simple survey of the area brings to light what can be done to repair the immense …

Africa, Conservation, Explore the Unexplored, Nature, Photo Stories, Restoration

Make Heritage Fun: Nechisar National Park

April 3, 2017April 10, 2017

To understand the unexplored, one must dive right in. That’s what we did at Nechisar National Park. #Makeheritagefun at Nechisar: The #makeheritagefun event that I …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Restoration, Student Program, Traditions, Travel, War

Jhansi: To the Gate and Beyond

February 14, 2017July 30, 2017

Jhansi is a historic city, perfectly sandwiched between Uttar-Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It belongs to southern Uttar-Pradesh. Despite the confusing geographical boundaries; culturally, Jhansi immutably …

#makeheritagefun, Asia, Built Heritage, Conservation, Heritage, My Hometown Culture, Photo Stories, Public Spaces, Restoration, Travel, Urban

Bengaluru in medieval and modern frames

February 10, 2017May 22, 2018

Bangalore or Bengaluru is a South-Indian city popularly known for its beautiful weather, friendly residents, never-ending night-life and delicious food. However, it is also a …