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Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over Queen Ketevan's relics to the Georgian government. We trace the story of this queen, and how her remains came to rest in St Augustine Church in Old Goa.

An accidental discovery of ancient artefacts in Uttar Pradesh's Sanauli village led to an excavation by the Archaeological Survey of India, and findings hint the tribe was of a warrior clan. It also spurred a 55-minute documentary titled 'Secrets of Sanauli' by Discovery Plus.

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When she began, the idea that a heritage site could be altered was considered an anathema. But today, even the Qutub Minar can be on anyone’s travel itinerary—differently-abled, elderly or pregnant.

For these three residents of Kolkata, it was just another evening as they were strolling around New Town. If they hadn’t been attentive, they would have missed the muffled cries of the 28-year-old who was in an auto.

Three months into their excavation, the site began yielding interesting finds like beads made of glass, terracotta and even pearls. Other discoveries included figurines, roof tiles and also pottery.

ASI has unearthed eight burial sites, the remains of two chariots and several artefacts, including three coffins, antenna swords, daggers, combs, and ornaments, among others. But what makes it so special?

The Archaeological Survey of India has unearthed a 10,500-year-old camping site in Ladakh. A release issued by the Ministry of Culture states that the site is located on the way to Saser La near the Karakoram Pass.

The process of installing solar photovoltaic systems with the view towards lighting up these monuments will start from July-August this year.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken up a national project for inventory and monitoring of historical sites in the country, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This project will help conserve and manage thousands of heritage sites and monuments of national importance.