Moot aims to promote sustainable tourism

ISLAMABAD:

The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) is set to host a one-day international conference, titled "Celebrating Pakistan's Ancient Archaeological and Civilisational Heritage" on September 30, 2024.

The International Conference will serve as a platform to promote insightful expert and policy discourse, focused on enhancing global awareness about Pakistan's rich and varied heritage and devising strategies for a range of objectives from improved conservation and preservation to promotion of sustainable tourism. As the cradle of ancient civilisations, Pakistan boasts a millennia-old, multi-layered heritage, including the Indus Valley civilisation and the Buddhist Gandhara civilisation. It is home to the pre-historic cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa and iconic archaeological sites at Taxila, Swat and Takht-e-Bahi.

With six archaeological marvels designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a treasure trove of pre-historic and historic artefacts, Pakistan's incredible civilisational legacy is imprinted deep on the global cultural landscape.

The sessions of the conference will explore archaeological and cultural aspects of this unique heritage from technical and scholarly perspectives and contribute to an enhanced understanding as well as interfaith dialogue and harmony.