The Department of Archaeology and Museum (DOAM) has published book “Pakistan Archaeology” after two decades featuring reports of archaeological survey and documentation of the cultural and natural stratigraphy conducted by the Harappa Archaeological research project and DOAM.
Last issue of the “Pakistan Archaeology” was published in 1996. Since then this important journal dedicated to the research reports in the field of archaeology and its allied subjects could not be published.
Present issue of “Pakistan Archaeology” is an effort to resuscitate archaeological activities in the country, said Dr Arif, Director General DOAM while talking to APP.
The new issue contains reports of archaeological survey and documentation of the cultural and natural stratigraphy of the Beas settlements conducted by the Harappa Archaeological research, project in collaboration with the Pakistan archaeology and museum.
Irfan Siddiqui, advisor to prime minister on national history and literary heritage says that Pakistan has a unique distinction of having cultural wealth of the evolutionary process of human society and the monumental landmarks of the succession of historic periods.
He said the department of archaeology and museum is the custodian of the nation’s cultural heritage and in this capacity is the sole agency to protect and preserve its master pieces in the shape of immovable sites, monuments and the movable antiquities and works of art.
Siddiqui said the present issue of the “Pakistan Archaeology” is an effort of the director general and his team to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of the country at international level. “It is hoped that this issue will be viewed with keen interest by scholars and students and the general public,” he said.