A fantastic workshop at BHU!✨ Stories in Stone: We were delighted to conduct a workshop on stone tools- theory and experimental knapping at the Benaras Hindu University. Thank you for inviting our team #Archaeology #Prehistory #Lithics #Knapping @prachinjo @sutonukaBhatta1

New paper out! ✨ What goes into making and maintaining a grinding stone? This study explores the technological choices behind shaping and sustaining these tools over time. 🔗 Read more: sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #Prehistory #Lithics #3DPhotogrammetry

Evidence from Buhais Rockshelter for human settlement in Arabia between 60,000 and 16,000 years ago 🏺🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41... Contradicts prevailing view of human absence in Arabia at end of Pleistocene and calls for reassessing inhabitability of southern Arabia during last glacial period.

Three days of sparks, stone, and scholarship. www.instagram.com/p/DUupVHyAWS... “Lithics and Lives” connected people immersed in the prehistoric past: linking ancient technologies with modern analytical frameworks #Lithics #Prehistory #StoneTools #SCHE

Book Release: For children of all ages: "The Story of a Handaxe"- released on 10th Jan, 2026, by the Honourable Consul for Spain in Chennai, India, Mr. Antony Lobo Read more #Spain @Spain @CENIEH @CENIEH_Labs

📢 Call for Abstracts | INQUA INDIA 2027 (HABCOM) 🗓 Deadline: 15 Feb 2026 Session S_139: Reflections on Public Outreach and Science Communication in Human Origins Research and Quaternary Palaeosciences (LINK: www.inquaindia2027.in/sessions/s-139) Submit www.inquaindia2027.in/call-submiss...

📢 Call for Abstracts | INQUA INDIA 2027 🗓 Deadline: 15 March 2026 Session: PalaeoHome and Beyond: Global Perspectives on the Lower Palaeolithic www.inquaindia2027.in/sessions/s-0... Submit: www.inquaindia2027.in/call-submiss... www.instagram.com/p/DTcDLysgb5...

Submit your abstract ! IPPA 2026: Museums and Outreach: From artefact displays to VR experiences; the ways we communicate prehistory are evolving. #IPPA2026 #MuseumsAndHeritage #PublicArchaeology #ScienceCommunication #SCHE Link: ippasecretariat.org/ippa2026/ses...

Submit your abstract ! IPPA 2026: Museums and Outreach: From artefact displays to VR experiences; the ways we communicate prehistory are evolving. #IPPA2026 #MuseumsAndHeritage #PublicArchaeology #ScienceCommunication #SCHE Link: ippasecretariat.org/ippa2026/ses...

Check out this video on the much ignored yet fascinating world of grinding stones www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhFR...

The latest in a series of papers that redefine and, in this case, corrects what we think about the evidence for early wooden weapons. @annemiekemilks.bsky.social bringscexcelkebce in scientific method and research partners to the work. The results speak for themselves. 🦣🏺

All about excavating! Check out our post on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/DQyrQc9AdH...

Exciting news! The Sharma Centre for Heritage Education's pioneering archaeology work—from Attirampakkam excavations to stone tool workshops—has been featured in IIT Madras' Shaastra magazine! shaastramag.iitm.ac.in/special-feat...

Diwali greetings from all at the Sharma Centre for Heritage Education sharmaheritage.in

From Bengaluru to Delhi, our team shared insights on Prehistory, Rock Art, Lithic Technology, and more, bringing archaeology closer to classrooms and communities. instagram.com/p/DP8hUIPAUz... pic.twitter.com/dRV2X8fxMAht...

Lots of exciting lectures by our research scholars: Dr. Prachi Joshi delivered a guest lecture on the exciting topic of prehistoric India for students of Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru

From Trowels to Pixels: A 4-day special workshop was held for the Archaeological Staff of the Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 3D Modelling in Archaeology September 17-20, 2025 www.instagram.com/share/p/BBHE... #DigitalArchaeology #3DModelling #SCHE #ArchaeologyIndia

New paper out: Traditional manufacture of granite grinding stones in South India: showing why grinding stones mattered for subsistence, ritual, and identity. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1080/0197... #LithicTechnology #Neolithic #StoneCraft #ArchaeologyIndia #grindingstone

Our public archaeology programs: Check out this lovely reel www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjxN...

Uncover the past with your hands! Join the Sharma Center for Heritage Education's interactive workshops and bring history to life through creating, connecting, and communicating. Perfect for curious minds of all ages! Visit www.sharmaheritage.in Check out Joy Chakravorty www.joychakravorty.com

Marvelous interaction with educators from schools and colleges to discuss HOW archaeologists investigate the past- with a focus on Indian archaeology #sciencecommunication #publicoutreach www.instagram.com/p/DOVkWbwgU4...

Hominin glacial-stage occupation 712,000 to 424,000 years ago at Fordwich Pit, Old Park (Canterbury, UK)🏺🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41... New discoveries at Old Park, Canterbury (UK), provide evidence of both oldest accessible artefact-bearing sediment in northern Europe and cold-stage adaptation.

New Publication! Kumar Akhilesh, Susana Rubio-Jara, Joaquín Panera, Manuel Santonja, Alfredo Pérez-González, Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Patricia Bello-Alonso & Shanti Pappu. 2025. link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41982-025-00224-3#citeas

#1 New Publication! Kumar Akhilesh, Susana Rubio-Jara, Joaquín Panera, Manuel Santonja, Alfredo Pérez-González, Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Patricia Bello-Alonso & Shanti Pappu. 2025. link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41982-025-00224-3#citeas Read this thread...

Did you know? Cleavers, are stone tools noted in India from around 1.5 million years ago. They hold clues to ancient technologies and the lives of prehistoric populations during the Acheulean. Read more on : www.instagram.com/share/reel/B...

From basalt to grinding stones, this age-old craft in Maharashtra tells stories of heritage, food, and cultural continuity. Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ja... www.instagram.com/p/DNmqbMBhwo... #Archaeology #CulturalHeritage #GrindingStones #IndianTraditions #HeritageResearch #SCHE

From stone tools to skill schools….. what can prehistoric practices teach us about learning today? Discover our hands-on study on how skills were acquired in the deep past.. and today ! Read our publication on paleoanthropology.org/ojs/index.ph... #Knapping

Calling all Educators! Sign up for our special 1 day in person introduction to Archaeology! Scan the code for details!

Our long-term ongoing research at the Palaeolithic site of Attirampakkam (ATM) Tamil Nadu is bringing alive new perspectives on our early ancestors...Enjoy this gorgeous handaxe... www.sharmaheritage.in #IndianPrehistory #TamilNadu #Attirampakkam #Palaeolithic #SCHE

Uncover the roots of Indian prehistory: one week at a time.
 From stone tools to prehistoric cultures, our fun hybrid course makes archaeology accessible, engaging, and deeply enriching. Check out: www.instagram.com/p/DMS5-8ohHi... #IndianPrehistory #ArchaeologyCourse #HeritageEducation

Check out on Instagram Experimental Archaeology at the SCHE: www.instagram.com/p/DMKPos5hyz... #ExperimentalArchaeology #StoneTools #HeritageEducation #AncientTechnology #SharmaCentre #ArchaeologyIndia #ResearchToPractice #SCHE

We discuss why ‘modern’ and ‘archaic’ are such problematic terms here. I think basal and derived would be better for morphology as they can be used for other lineages like Neanderthals, as well…https://paleoanthropology.org/ojs/index.php/paleo/article/view/130

Calling all educators! Step into the fascinating world of archaeology with our in-person course designed just for teachers - 'Introduction to Archaeology: Down Ancient Trails Series.' Scan the code and register (Indian nationals only) or visit: www.sharmaheritage.in

🏺🦣 Keen to have @annemiekemilks.bsky.social opinions on these!

Dig. Discover. Document. Repeat. What a year it's been! From the field to the lab, every artifact tells a story. Here are some highlights from our archaeological adventures so far. ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyMatters #Unearthed #SharmaHeritage #SCHE #Fieldwork

Dig. Discover. Document. Repeat. What a year it's been! From the field to the lab, every artifact tells a story. Here are some highlights from our archaeological adventures so far. ArchaeologyLife #ArchaeologyMatters #SharmaHeritage #SCHE

Meet the Minds Behind the Discoveries! Introducing the passionate researchers, technical assistants and staff who power our work at Sharma Centre for Heritage Education. Each of them brings a unique perspective to uncovering the stories of our past. #IndianArchaeologists #FacesOfArchaeology

We are deeply driven to address research questions and create awareness of India's magnificent prehistoric past. For over 25 years, we have investigated this past tried to inspire curiosity,and critical thinking through heritage education. www.sharmaheritage.in

We are deeply driven to address research questions and create awareness of India's magnificent prehistoric past. For over 25 years, we have investigated this past tried to inspire curiosity,and critical thinking through heritage education. www.sharmaheritage.in

June 3rd, 2025: Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE A wonderful valedictory session for the in-person training for our interns! #PrehistoricWorld #AncientIndia #Palaeolithic #LivingHistory #ArchaeologyForAll #SharmaCentreforheritageeducation #sche #internships

ON THIS DAY.. in 1863, R.B.Foote made the fantastic discovery of a Palaeolithic tool-at one stroke pushing back the antiquity of human occupation of the subcontinent. #stoneage #rbfoote #sche #sharmacentre #sharmacentreforheritageeducation @palaeohome @joshiprachi89 @sutonukabhattacharya

Days 6 & 7: 25th and 27th May, 2025 : Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE All about stone tools- knapping, lectures, analysis of lithics and more... @prachinjo.bsky.social #PrehistoricWorld #Palaeolithic

Delighted to have our very own @prachinjo @sutonukaBhatta1 stall on Indian prehistory at the Jeongok Prehistory Festival 2025 featured in @SakalMediaNews #SouthKorea #palaeolithic #stoneage

Day 5: 23rd May, 2025: Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE. Research & brainstorming day! Interns worked in teams to complete designated research projects and move from research to public outreach. #PrehistoricWorld #AncientIndia #Palaeolithic #SharmaCentreforheritageeducation #sche

So excited to announce that my "Lalli unveils a window" has just been launched by Leadstart in India. My indomitable teenager Lalli doesn't allow her prosthetic leg Medusa to prevent her from solving a most dangerous kidnapping - that of a dear friend. @childrensbookshop.bsky.social

SCHE at the R.B.Foote Museum, Ballari! SCHE at the R.B.Foote Museum, Ballari! Delighted to see our poster on Attirampakkam at the R.B.Foote Museum, Ballari. Our work at ATM continues .. with lots of exciting new results coming soon. #Attirampakkam #Prehistory #Palaeolithic

Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE. Day 4: 22nd May, 2025: From mock-trenches to Neolithic polished stone chisels and more... #PrehistoricWorld #AncientIndia #Palaeolithic #LivingHistory #ArchaeologyForAll #SharmaCentreforheritageeducation #sche #internships

Day 3: 21st May, 2025 : Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE : We continue to learn all about the Neolithic. Led by Sutonuka Bhattacharya and Kumar Akhilesh- #PrehistoricWorld #AncientIndia #Palaeolithic #SharmaCentreforheritageeducation #sche #internships

Summer Stories: Internships at the SCHE Day 2: was all about the Neolithic. Led by Sutonuka Bhattacharya and Kumar Akhilesh- interns learnt about the Neolithic, watched and participated in processes of making polished stone celts & were introduced to 3D Photogrammetry

We were proud to celebrate prehistory at the Jeongok Prehistory Festival 2025, South Korea. Read the full blog on our website www.sharmaheritage.in/blogs