Museum Studies

Attendance in-person (Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Site) or via Zoom (register here).

The Taksay-1 Kurgan Complex is located on the territory of the Terekty district of the West Kazakhstan Region and consists of six kurgans. In 2012, an archaeological team from the West Kazakhstan Local History Museum, led by Dr. Yana Lukpanova, discovered and excavated a unique elite burial of a woman from a privileged stratum of the early nomadic society, the Sarmatians, dating back to the 5th century BCE.

The region of south Punjab, Pakistan own a rich Socio-cultural History. The Archaeological remains, Buddhist sites, Forts, Temples Sufi Shrines and Palaces situated in the regions are constant reminder of the glory of Region. Abbasid’s Dynasty of Princely State of Bahawalpur has its unique socio-cultural significance. It was the state that historically safeguarded its citizens from invaders, through successful strategy of military alliances, and pacts with powerful neighbouring state.