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The curious case of hanging coffins in China
The coffins in Guizho are perched on cliffs around 100 to 300 feet above the ground and could be centuries old
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Orange line metro train gets a go signal
World Heritage Committee neither objected on the present alignment nor asked to alter the track
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UNESCO announces West Bank city of Hebron a heritage site
The city is home to more than 200,000 Palestinians and a few hundred Israeli settlers
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Dhian Singh haveli: abandoned and in ruins
During the British era, the haveli was occupied by Maharaja Gulab Singh
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Commercialisation carving into a bungalow of kings
Bangla Ayub Shah’s secret tunnels once led out to River Ravi and Delhi Gate
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Mound Dillu Roy: Exploring last vestiges of ancient Buddhist site
Locals have started cultivating crops on the land, thus encroaching upon the heritage site
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Dilip Kumar’s house stands in shambles
With collapsing walls and ceilings, the site has become a dumping ground for residents
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Sindh archives dept allocates funds for retrieval of rare documents
A treasure trove of documents is available, which may decay as employees have no expertise
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Archaeologist discusses urbanism in Indus Valley Civilisation
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer delivers lecture at National Museum on scripts of ancient Indus valley
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IAPEX-2017: Development projects ‘must not damage heritage’
Architects highlight on importance of preserving monuments.
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Economic importance of heritage conservation
Preservation allows for increment in employment opportunities, city liveability and competitiveness.
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A century later, Bahawalpur’s Darbar Mahal stands tall
For the past three decades, the century-old building has been in use as an office.
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Kotli Maqbra fading away with time
Tomb houses mortal remains of Abdul Nabi Khan, the Mughal governor of Wazirabad
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SC reserves verdict in Orange Line Metro Project case
Civil society contends project will damage heritage sites
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Sikh heritage crumbling in Pakistan
Amardeep Singh details his quest to trace his roots
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SHC directs Sindh govt to provide alternative space for Jufelhurst students
Separately, judicial magistrate remands suspended SHO, three other officials to police custody
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Ancient sacred art resurrected in city of Jesus's birth
Knowles and three of his students have produced two icons for Lichfield Cathedral in Britain
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SBCA bylaws prohibit future building plans at demolished Jufelhurst School structure
Law drafted to discourage illegal destruction of heritage buildings
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Wonders of the Mughal era: In memory of a royal deer
One of the most popular picnic spots around Lahore is the Hiran Minar built in the memory of Emperor Jahangir's deer
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Threats to heritage
Let the letter of the law be upheld and let the scrutineers go about their business
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Apex court questions LHC’s Orange Line verdict
Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan asks how court stayed construction without getting expert opinion
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No one will be allowed to damage heritage sites, SC tells govt
Justice Azmat Saeed Sheikh resumes hearing Orange Line Metro Train project case
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Preserving heritage: Historical Bhatti Gate to get a facelift
Official says work on project will start once PC-1 is approved
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Sheikhupura Fort’s crumbling glory
In 1607, Emperor Jahangir assigned the job of constructing fort to Sikandar Moeen on his hunting trip to Hiran Minar
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Historic Ferozsons store: Beneficiaries take possession of tattered structure
Major portion of Ghulam Rasool building lies in ruins
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Rehabilitating urban spaces: Renovated Wazir Khan Chowk to open by month-end
The historic monument has been choked by encroachment in recent years.
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Preserving heritage: Songs of Pamir ring at Lok Virsa
Performers showcase folk song, dance at event
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30,000-year-old rock art, 110 heritage sites discovered in Khyber Agency
Survey conducted with assistance by K-P Directorate of Archaeology
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Nations set to approve fund to protect cultural heritage
Representatives of some 40 countries are expected to approve on Saturday establishing a fund to protect heritage sites
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Archaeologists dig Afghanistan, map its cultural heritage
Afghanistan's location and the variety and abundance of its bountiful mines make it an archaeological holy grail
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Preserving heritage: Kotdiji Fort to be restored
Sindh culture minister wows to preserve all heritage sites across province
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Hindus concerned about attempts at grabbing temple land
Federal Ombudsman had previously authorised ownership of the temple to Hindu residents of the area
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Rocky future for Somalia's ancient cave art
Paintings at Laas Geel in the self-declared state of Somaliland retain their fresh brilliance
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Sanghani Fort – a neglected heritage awaits restoration
The fort was built during Ranjit Singh’s rule for security and tax collection purposes
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Heritage: US Consul General visits Hiran Minar
The consul general’s visit was part of efforts to advance shared interests in the cultural sector
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Depicting heritage, history: Harappa-inspired jewellery on display
Amna Shariff’s collection has an indigenous yet contemporary feel
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Neglected heritage: Unless inspected, Sanghar’s Inspection Bungalow will crumble to dust
Bungalow was built by the British rulers for inspection officers of the irrigation dept
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Culture and heritage: Art-inspired furniture pieces showcased
Speak volumes of beauty and potential the country holds
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Alive and well
For a slice of honest-to-goodness heritage experience I recommend Golra Sharif railway station to west of Islamabad
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Police raid: Builder arrested for illegal constructions on heritage site
Shops and houses were being constructed on Sir Henry Hollander Eye Hospital site without SBCA’s approval
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Shah Jehan mosque started losing tiles in the 70s, claims khatib
Old tiles are now adorning houses of influential people, National museum gate
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Preserving Kalhoro tomb of Hyderabad - what to do and what not to do
Experts upset with quality of conservation at 18th century mausoleum
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Court directs culture department to provide heritage site details
The judges will examine the requested documents on December 16
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Belgian heritage abroad: Foreign honour for Sacred Heart Cathedral
Commemorative plaque unveiled at premises
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Lahore's Sacred Heart Cathedral receives Belgian Heritage Prize
The cathedral is among the three prize winners around the world for the year 2015
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Putting the ‘I’ before Karachi is ruining the cityscape
Speakers discuss the disconnect between the citizens and city’s heritage
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Orange Line train: ‘Use tunnel technology to preserve heritage buildings’
Activists say development works should not be at the cost of heritage
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Café Book Lounge — Promoting heritage conservation and adaptive reuse
Through intelligent adaptive reuse, certain spaces can be converted into iconic and functional public spaces
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Mosque considered part of Mughal heritage effaced by neglect
Late historian Muhammad Nawaz Khan believes it was built in 16 CE, others date it 17 CE
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Preserving and promoting heritage: City of saints to turn tourist hub
Commissioner says city’s ancient sites will be restored