Check out this 1894 irrigation map of the Cauvery delta in India, showcasing the river's flow and principal masonry irrigation works. Created by the Survey office in Madras, it highlights Sir Arthur Cotton's engineering efforts. #MapMonday #Irrigation #Engineering #Cauvery #sasia

KP Archaeology has published the first ever report of an archaeological survey carried out in Mohmand district, documenting over 400 heritage sites and extending the area's historical timeline. #kp archaeology #gandhara #kp #pakistan #mohmand

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is offering 20 overseas scholarships for ST students to pursue Masters, PhD, and Post-doc studies abroad. Apply by May 31st.

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Interested in a fully-funded PhD opportunity? Are you wanting to understand more about how people have used important cultural landscapes in the desert? Join the Desert to the Sea Project looking a residues and usewear on lithic assemblages working with TOs on their country.

Vacancies at University of Amsterdam, NL: Four PhD Positions in AI, Digital Humanities, and Cultural Heritage (1.0 FTE, 16+32 months) in the HAICu project. Closing date: 15 May.
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For today’s #maps monday let’s explore the rich history of Delhi with this fascinating map from 1823-24!
Delve into the intricacies of the city's past as you observe the distinct provinces delineated in vibrant colors.
#delhihistory #1823Map #explorethepast #heritage #maps

#SomethingScary while researching elephants in colonised India. There is a lot to unpack in this image.
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News | UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 verifies damage to 43 cultural heritage sites in Gaza – UN agency has called for involved parties to strictly adhere to international law

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La Perouse Aboriginal community has been reunited with four spears taken by James Cook in 1770 from Kamay (Botany Bay).

The spears are being permanently returned to Country after 254 years. We're honoured to assist the community with their long-term care.
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#Passover 2024 begins this evening; and celebrants worldwide will be sitting down to the #Seder feast. Revisit our #Passover blog blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-afri… (Barcelona Haggadah, Spain, 14th century Add MS 14761, f. 28v)

Cats were valued by Islamic scholars, who are said to have kept them in their libraries, because they would prey on mice that would ruin books. Cats are often depicted in paintings alongside Islamic scholars & bibliophiles

For Caturday, a thread on cats, books and the Qur’an…

New jobs klaxon! Two new permanent jobs in our department! Lecturer in #Archaeology and #Sustainability : jobs.ac.uk/job/DHD875/lec…
Lecturer in Archaeology and Artificial Intelligence #AI :
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