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A New Study on the Parthenon Marbles Unveils Hidden Colours and Complex Patterns

Introduction The Parthenon Marbles, the sculptured masterpieces from the Athenian Parthenon Temple, have a vibrant history that has been revealed through a ground-breaking study that was published in the journal Antiquity. These historic objects, which are currently housed in the British Museum in London, have sparked a divisive discussion regarding their proper ownership and restitution. […]

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Unearthing Neolithic Treasures: Rock Bruising of a Bull and Prehistoric Figurines Found in Mahabubnagar

Exploring the Past: A Journey into History In a remarkable discovery that sheds light on the ancient history of the Indian subcontinent, archaeologists have unearthed a rock bruising, or etching, of a bull dating back to the Neolithic period. This invaluable find was made during an exploration at Musapet in the Mahabubnagar district by a

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Rock Art of Chandauli: The Exhibition of 10 thousand year old rock art painting

Tsuktiben Jamir The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has organised a painting exhibition titled “Rock Art of Chandauli” and will be on display from April 3 to April 6 at the IGNCA’s Darshnam Art Gallery. The exhibition features the Chandauli region Rock Art paintings that date back between 5,000 and 10,000 years.

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