Directorate of Archaeology, Assam

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Dynasty” at Charaideo, Assam.
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The Rangpur–Sivasagar Historic Ensemble, located in Sivasagar District of Assam, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. The nomination was submitted by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO under Criteria (iii) and (iv) in the Cultural

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It is a result of the sustained efforts of the Directorate of Archaeology, and its efforts towards securing global recognition for Assam’s heritage.
This is a proud moment for Assam, coming after the historic global recognition of the “Moidams—the Mound-Burial System of Ahom

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On 19.06.2026, @IndiaatUNESCO formally submitted Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble- capital of the Ahom dynasty that ruled the Brahmaputra Valley unbroken for six centuries - for UNESCO World Heritage status under criteria (iii) & (iv).

This historic complex houses Assam’s finest Ahom temples, palaces, water tanks and engineering marvels - including Rang Ghar, Asia’s oldest surviving amphitheatre.

This builds on the landmark 2024 UNESCO recognition of the Charaideo Moidams- together, the two sites complete the Ahom story: where the dynasty rests, and where it ruled.

On behalf of the people of Assam, my deep gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for this unprecedented push to give Assam’s heritage the global recognition it deserves.

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[District Commissioner, Sonitpur, Assam, India @DCSonitpur]

📍 DC Sonitpur Shri Ananda Kumar Das visited Garh Doul Archaeological Site with officials of Directorate of Archaeology, Assam & Tezpur Revenue Circle. Land issues, boundary measurement, possession & future development prospects were discussed.
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As part of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, Independence Day badges were distributed among the staff and officials of the Directorate of Archaeology, Assam along with photographs with the Tiranga as an initiative on the occasion of celebration of 80th Independence Day.

[Chief Secretary, Assam @CSAssam_]

Apprised District Commissioners today, through a VC, on the objectives, scope and implementation framework of the Gyan Bharatam Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025–26. Officials from the Cultural Affairs Department, including the Director of Museums, Director of Cultural Affairs, Director of Archaeology, and other stakeholders were present.

The Mission aims to create a comprehensive, digitally accessible repository of India’s manuscript heritage through systematic survey, geo-tagging, documentation and digitisation. At the national level, over 62 lakh manuscript records have been collected, with more than 5.7 million manuscripts already verified through a standardised, technology-enabled process.

In Assam, field-level efforts have identified over one lakh manuscripts across institutional repositories and private custodians, many of which are 100–500 years old. These include rare works on astronomy, traditional knowledge systems, elephants, folk practices and tantric Buddhism, among others, with 13 manuscripts already taken up for publication by the Directorate of Museums and the Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies.

Directed all DCs to undertake structured, district-wise mapping of manuscripts to ensure comprehensive coverage. Emphasised early constitution of District Level Committees for effective field coordination.

Advised prioritisation of districts with higher manuscript volumes for focused documentation and phased digitisation. Underscored the need for standardised metadata, rigorous verification, and adherence to survey protocols.

District administrations must ensure proactive coordination with the Cultural Affairs Department, institutions, community custodians and other stakeholders to facilitate effective implementation of the Mission across Assam.

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Today on 21st October 2025, Prof. Kishore Kumar Basa, Chairman, National Monument Authority, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, visited the “Moidams—the Mound-Buri System of the Ahom Dynasty” at Charaideo along with Director, Directorate of Archaeology, Assam and

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Superintending Archaeologist, Guwahati Circle, Archaeological Survey of India and was mesmerised by seeing the unique funerary tradition and architecture of the Moidams. He also visited the some of the protected sites in the Buffer Zone of the World Heritage property.

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The Chutia Development Council under the Directorate of Welfare of Schedule Caste & Backward Classes in collaboration with the Directorate of Archaeology, Govt. of Assam, has organized a 2-day International Seminar 15th-16th September 2025

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Sjt. Keshab Mahanta in presence of Dr Alok Tripathi, Additional Director General, Archaeological Survey of India, Prof. Dambarudhar Nath, Former V.C.Majuli Cultural University, Dr Jyoti Prasad Saikia, V.C. Jaganath Baruah University and Dr KC Nauriyal Former Director ASI.

[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

We are transforming Sootea PS into a major tourist attraction honouring its importance in the freedom struggle and giving it its due honour. https://t.co/dIXVWoaakv

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অসম চৰকাৰ...,,,

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যোৱা ইং ২৬/০৭/২৫ তাৰিখে চৰাইদেউৰ মৈদাম সমূহক UNESCO বিশ্ব ঐতিহ্য ক্ষেত্ৰ হিচাপে স্বীকৃতি দিয়া ১ বছৰ সম্পূৰ্�� হয়। এই উপলক্ষে চৰাইদেউ মৈদাম প্ৰাংগনত অসম প্ৰত্নতত্ব সঞ্চালকালয়, অসম খিলঞ্জীয়া আৰু জনজাতীয় বিশ্বাস আৰু সংস্কৃতি বিভাগৰ উদ্যোগত আৰু ভাৰতীয় পুৰাতত্ত্ব সৰ্ব্বেক্ষণ তথা

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