Tag: #Archaeology

Preserving a Forgotten Treasure: The Gufkral Caves and the Ancient Potter’s Legacy in South Kashmir

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Preserving a Forgotten Treasure: The Gufkral Caves and the Ancient Potter's Legacy in South Kashmir

By: Surinder Singh Oberoi In the idyllic landscapes of Tral, south Kashmir, a hidden gem from ancient times languishes in a treasure trove of history and culture the Gufkral Caves, nestled within the old-fashioned Gufkral village. It also witnesses the passage of time and the enduring legacy of eighteen potter families spanning generations. It is a saga of resilience and heritage now overshadowed by neglect, slowly crumbling as we endeavour to revive the ancient arts and crafts. The village’s cultural and historical significance deserves to be resurrected from oblivion and…

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Science: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Past

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Science: The Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Past

The olden subject experts had done a great job in deciphering the early Greek and Scythian coins. By: Iqbal Ahmad During my stay in Jammu and Kashmir’s largest and oldest museum at Srinagar and in my archaeological survey travels, I came across certain very interesting archaeological and numismatic evidences of several ancient foreign tribes in my this land of Jammu and Kashmir, these included the archaeological artifacts, ancient coins and architectural influences. In SPS museum at Srinagar I could get easy access to its housed numismatic and archaeological collections, besides…

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