The journal addresses issues of heritage management, conservation of monuments and artifacts, and the politics of archaeology, along with innovative approaches such as virtual archaeology.

Conservation Studies

Lucknow Monuments: Problems and Solutions (VOL-1-02)

Roshan Taqui’s detailed examination of the process of decay in old buildings and ways to repair them, focusing on the monuments of Lucknow.

Conservation of King Tutankhamen’s Amphora (VOL-5-03)

N. Abdel Rahim et al. on manufacturing techniques as a guide for conservation of an amphora from Tutankhamen’s tomb.

Conservation of a Limestone Canopic Jar (VOL-4-03)

Shehata A. Abdelrahim et al. on documentation, examination, and conservation processes.

Conservation of a Painted Wooden Coffin, Egyptian Museum (VOL-4-02)

Identification of previous conservation interventions on a painted wooden coffin in the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Removal of Plants from Heritage Buildings (VOL-6-02)

Roshan Taqui’s practical guide to removing vegetation from heritage structures.

Heritage Management

Site Museums at World Heritage Sites in India (VOL-7-02)

Kisha Shanker and Devendra Kumar Gupta’s management perspective on site museums.

Heritage Management and Community Participation (VOL-11-01)

Case study of Pancha Tirtha temples in Hajo, Assam, by Pankhi Sarma et al.

Politics of Heritage: Archaeology in Kashmir (1846-1947) (VOL-2-03)

Abdul Rashid Lone’s critical study of how political forces shaped archaeological practice in Kashmir during the Dogra and British periods.

Virtual Archaeology

Virtual Archaeology (VOL-1-03)

Asif Ali’s article on different techniques for recreating perished buildings and reconstructing pottery recovered during excavations. Highlights that complete pot reconstruction (beyond just the neck portion) enables better understanding of ceramic industries.

Theoretical Framework of 21st Century New Archaeology (VOL-10-04)

Dr. C.B. Kamati’s discussion on the professional requisition and significance of new archaeology in the 21st century.