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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Sharma Centre for Heritage Education (SCHE) invites colleagues, friends, students, and well-wishers to join us in remembering and honouring the life and legacy of Dr. Kumar Akhilesh, our Director, colleague, mentor and beloved friend.

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Field Trip | Pre Congress | Code: INPRE-11 Lithics and Landscapes: Prehistory and Quaternary Palaeoenvironments in Southeast India with Linto Alappat and Kumar Akhilesh, Shanti Pappu, Naveen Chauhan, Prachi Joshi, Sutonuka Bhattacharya, K. Anupama, P. Morthekai. Limited Seats🔗 www.inquaindia2027.in

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Day 2 of Small Tools: Big Ideas: Workshop on Late Palaeolithic technologies Watch this space for more on our @NatGeo grant funded workshop with Down Ancient Trails and R.B.Foote Memorial series! instagram.com/reel/DY6FZEq...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Small Tools: Big Ideas: Watch this space for more on our @NatGeo grant workshop with Down Ancient Trails and R.B.Foote Memorial series! Exploring microlithic and blade techonologies through theory and experimental knapping!

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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

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MU-Peter Shimon 🀄 @mu-peter.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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.

Locations of Buhais Rockshelter (star) as well as key archaeological (circles) and palaeoenvironmental (triangle) sites are shown. Base map developed from public domain data GMTED2010 (courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey) using QGIS 3.40.

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📢 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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

📢 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...

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PalaeoHome and Beyond: Global Perspectives on the Lower Palaeolithic

The XXII INQUA Congress 2027 in Lucknow, India brings together global researchers to advance Quaternary science, climate research, geohazards, paleoenvironment studies, and human–environment interacti...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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Dr Matt Pope @mattpope.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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. 🦣🏺

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

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...

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MU-Peter Shimon 🀄 @mu-peter.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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.

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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...

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

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

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Chris Stringer @chrisbstringer.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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Mapping Interactions of H. neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens from the Fossil and Genetic Records | PaleoAnthropology

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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

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Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes @lemoustier.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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

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Kamakshi P. Murti @kamputha.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India @sche-archeo.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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

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