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Ajaygarh : A fortress lost in time

April 16, 2020April 17, 2020

Ajaygarh, near the world famous Khajuraho, is a fort in ruins but with many sights and facts to reveal for the intrepid traveler; writes Supriyo.

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Built Heritage, Community, Public Spaces

The National Museums of Lamu

October 4, 2017October 1, 2017

The National Museums of Kenya Lamu Museums (NMK-LM) is a regional specific cultural institution located in the northeastern coast of Kenya. NMK-LM is actually located …

#makeheritagefun, Africa, Built Heritage, Community

The Memorial Tower at Lilongwe

October 2, 2017October 1, 2017

The War Memorial Tower in Lilongwe is located at the center of the town between the Capital Hill and Area 18 residential area. It is …

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 …

Best From Our Students, Built Heritage, Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

Tahrir Square: A Public Space That’s Made History

October 15, 2016December 27, 2016

According to the contributions of Mr. Marc Treib in UNESCO World Heritage manual, public spaces are each open destination that to be accessible for the …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Oldest Built Heritage, Public Spaces, Student Program

The Public Houses of London

October 12, 2016January 17, 2017

There are many different types of place which are classified as Public Spaces as defined by UNESCO (2016), from squares to parks and museums to …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Traditions

Traditional Architecture and Built Heritage in Iran

September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

Mahdi 2004, defines traditional building as those kinds of buildings that were commonly in use in Iran one century ago. Traditional Iranian has maintained a …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Traditions

Exploring Cultures: Homesteads and Huts of Various Kenyan Ethnic Groups

September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

A further look into the theme of built vernacular heritage (#builtheritage) exploring the topic in more in-depth detail from the perspective of a different country, …

Built Heritage, Heritage, Student Program, Urban

Haveli Nau Nihal Singh: Searching for Vernacular in Lahore

September 3, 2016September 5, 2016

Haveli Nau Nihal Singh is the best example of Sikh architecture in Lahore embellished with glass work, floral paintings and numerous hanging balconies.