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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicArchaeology

Topic: Archaeology

Indian archaeology is getting a cool, new makeover. Out of the trenches, letting people in

Archaeology is breaking out of the scholarly shadows. The ASI is building a fresh image, archaeologists now have a public voice, and audiences are finally tuning in.

Early Harappan burial discovery is changing how we understand Gujarat’s past

The discovery of 5,300-year-old settlement in Gujarat's Lakhapar village indicates cultural interactions, not only with Chalcolithic groups but also with Early Harappan cultures of Sindh.

Keezhadi excavator’s transfer to Greater Noida won’t affect findings—‘Only he can submit report’

ASI’s joint director and spokesperson, Nandini Bhattacharya Sahu, said Ramakrishna’s transfer has nothing to do with the Keezhadi report and that it is a usual administrative procedure.

Another round of Centre-south clash as Union minister says Keeladi report ‘needs scientific validation’

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat says report submitted to ASI by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna—who found an ancient civilisation in Keeladi—not technically supported yet.

This archaeologist is first to explore Sunderbans. He found evidence of an ancient civilisation

Archaeologist Phanikant Mishra is intrigued by the missing link between early Sundarban civilisation and modern human settlements. 'It's a mystery how the civilisation disappeared.'

South India is the missing link to our Megalithic past. And it shows history isn’t linear

If the beginning of farming in peninsular India triggered a unique cultural dynamic that led to the formation of a Megalithic culture and ushered in the Iron Age, it is worthwhile to analyse the Southern Neolithic period.

When archaeology wasn’t ‘ladylike,’ women still shaped the field, one dig at a time

For centuries, archaeology was more like treasure hunting — a kind of cowboy science where men travelled far and wide. By the mid-19th century, women began entering the field.

From Kashmir to China—Aurel Stein’s expeditions helped unlock secrets of ancient civilisations

Although the survey of Central Asia is among Stein’s most renowned and celebrated works, he had also successfully surveyed a wide landscape from Jammu and Kashmir to West Bengal.

Watch CutTheClutter: Archaeology, politics & Tamil pride—unpacking Stalin’s Iron Age claim

In Episode 1595, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, Political Editor DK Singh & archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia discuss what the archaeological findings mean & the politics behind them.

Homo sapiens and Neanderthals didn’t just share space and time. They interbred, exchanged ideas

While new studies have reinforced the idea of Neanderthal and Homo sapiens admixture in Europe, the picture in South Asia regarding Homo sapiens’ relationship with Denisovans remains unclear.

On Camera

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.