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The conservation of the 16th-century baoli at Khairthal

Khairthal’s historic baoli is more than a water structure. It is a record of how communities managed seasonal scarcity, organised movement, and expressed local…

The Archaeology of the Ganga-Jamuna Tehsil: A Survey

The archaeology of Ganga-Jamuna Tehsil can be understood through its settlement remains, water systems, religious architecture, inscriptions, craft traditions,…

The Story of the Delwara Jain Temples: Conservation of Marble Carvings

In the quiet landscape of Mount Abu, the Delwara Jain Temples preserve one of Rajasthan’s most accomplished traditions of marble architecture. Their carved…

Safeguarding Shekhawati’s Historic Monuments

Shekhawati is widely recognised for its painted havelis, fortified settlements, temples, chhatris, stepwells, and ancient remains. These sites reflect the…

Reading Jaisalmer’s Jain Temple Inscriptions

The Jain temples of Jaisalmer Fort preserve more than sculpted stone and finely carved architectural details. Their epigraphical records—inscriptions engraved…

Reading prehistoric art in Bundi’s hills

The hills around Bundi preserve a quiet archaeological record: shallow caves, overhangs, exposed rock faces, and traces of human activity set within the rugged…

The medieval fort of Lalsot: history and conservation

Lalsot, in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, occupies a historically important landscape shaped by movement between the eastern plains and the routes leading toward…

Preserving the Cenotaphs of the Bikaner Royal Family at Devi Kund

Devi Kund, located near Bikaner, is a significant royal memorial landscape shaped by centuries of remembrance, craftsmanship, and ritual. Its cenotaphs, or…

The Temple of Surya at T and Jhalawar’s Lost Solar Heritage

Jhalawar is known for its rivers, forested landscapes, rock shelters, fortified settlements, and richly varied temples. Its archaeological record reflects…

Excavations at Rairh: A Kushan Period Settlement in Rajasthan

Rairh, an archaeological site in Rajasthan, offers valuable evidence for understanding settlement life during the Kushan period. Its excavated remains help…