Monument Preservation

Posted by | July 10, 2026
Photographing Archaeological Artefacts: Process and Practice

Photographing an object that has survived for thousands of years is, above all, a responsibility. Technical skill matters, but it comes second to respecting the history, craftsmanship, and cultural significance...

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Posted by | June 16, 2026
It’s Never “Just” a Stone Tool : The Art of Photographing Ancient Tools

At first glance, most people see only a stone tool- an object from the distant past, simple and unremarkable. But when viewed through the lens of archaeological documentation, the approach...

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Posted by | June 11, 2026
A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Robert Bruce Foote Museum

Have you ever wondered what one of the world's leading prehistoric museums looks like? The answer lies right here in Karnataka. Nestled in the historic city of Ballari, the Robert...

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Posted by | May 24, 2026
The Rock Gongs of Watgal : When Children Become Keepers of History

We arrived at Watgal searching for traces of prehistory.Instead, history found us through a group of school children. They moved across the landscape with ease, pointing out forgotten forts, ancient...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Decoding the Past: The Mystery of the Musical Boulder

At first glance, this might look like any other weathered boulder resting in the landscape, but ancient civilizations had an extraordinary way of turning the simplest elements of nature into...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Guardians of Hutridurga: The Megalithic Stone Circles of Karnataka

High up in the dramatic landscapes of Hutridurga, a silent assembly of ancient stone circles stands watch over the plains. Dating back to Karnataka's Megalithic Age, these meticulous structures were...

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Posted by | May 17, 2026
Whispers in Stone: The Ancient Petroglyphs of Sanganakallu

Hidden deep within the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Karnataka, the ancient petroglyphs of Sanganakallu whisper tales from a time long before the dawn of written history. Carved meticulously onto granite...

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Posted by | May 16, 2026
The Silent Sentinel: A 3,000-Year-Old Winter Solstice Mystery

An 18-foot stone standing quietly for nearly three millennia doesn’t require exaggeration; its presence alone is a command for silence and respect. This monumental menhir is part of a larger...

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Posted by | April 28, 2026
Beyond the Lens: Fieldwork at Yellammana Kolla

This is a glimpse into what fieldwork looks like before the final photographs ever come together. At Yellammana Kolla, tucked within the rugged hill ranges of Salwadagi in the Vijayapura...

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