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ASI Initiates Digital Documentation of Mathura Museum's Kushana Collection

2025-03-10

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in collaboration with the Mathura Museum, has launched a comprehensive project for the digital documentation and 3D scanning of its extensive collection of Mathura School sculptures, particularly those from the Kushana period. This initiative aims to create high-resolution digital archives for research, conservation, and public access, addressing the fragility of the red sandstone artifacts. From a UPSC angle, this highlights modern conservation practices, the application of technology in heritage preservation, and the ongoing efforts to make India's cultural heritage accessible globally.

UPSC Angle: Technology in heritage preservation, museum modernization, cultural conservation efforts, digital humanities.

New Excavations at Sonkh Reveal Further Mathura School Workshop Evidence

2024-11-22

Recent excavations led by the Department of Archaeology, University of Delhi, at the ancient site of Sonkh near Mathura, have unearthed new evidence of sculptural workshops and unfinished red sandstone pieces dating back to the Kushana period. These findings provide deeper insights into the production processes, carving techniques, and the organization of artisan guilds within the Mathura School. This is significant for UPSC as it demonstrates the continuous nature of archaeological research, refining our understanding of ancient Indian art production and the socio-economic context of artistic centers.

UPSC Angle: Archaeological methodology, ancient Indian economy and guilds, art production systems, new findings in Indian art history.