Hidden Heritage In the Villages of North-West District: Delhi a Macro-Study
Unveiling the Forgotten Treasures of North-West District: A Study of Villagers' Perceptions on Hidden Heritage
by Aditi Mann*,
- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540
Volume 10, Issue No. 19, Jul 2015, Pages 0 - 0 (0)
Published by: Ignited Minds Journals
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is to search for thearchaeological relics which has not been documented before, and are preservedin some or the other manner in the villages of north-west district of Delhi.Primarily the work intends to focus at the present perceptions of the villagerstowards these relics. This is based on the field study of several villageswhich unveiled several historical remnants. The revelation of these remnants,especially the sculptures, is the most significant element in this paper andthus, is examined in detail.
KEYWORD
hidden heritage, villages, North-West District, Delhi, archaeological relics, preserved, field study, historical remnants, sculptures, villagers perceptions
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