Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology

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Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department โ€“ Government of Sindh.

23/04/2026
22.4.2026Mr. Naseer Memon, a renowned historian and water expert, visited the Mohenjo-daro site along with his guests. T...
22/04/2026

22.4.2026
Mr. Naseer Memon, a renowned historian and water expert, visited the Mohenjo-daro site along with his guests. The visiting delegation was warmly received by the Curator of Mohenjo-daro, who extended a formal welcome and provided a detailed briefing about the historical significance, conservation efforts, and overall management of the site.
During the visit, Mr. Naseer Memon shared his impressions and appreciated the condition of the site. He remarked that Mohenjo-daro is among the best-maintained, well-developed, and well-preserved heritage sites in Pakistan. He particularly praised the cleanliness, organization, and ongoing preservation work being carried out by the staff.

22/04/2026

Naseer Memon

H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, accompanied by Mr. Domenico Polloni, Spouse of the Ambassador; ...
21/04/2026

H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan, accompanied by Mr. Domenico Polloni, Spouse of the Ambassador; Ms. Maria Gabriella Ierardi, Acting Consul of Italy in Karachi; Mr. Francesco Zatta, Head of the Italian Cooperation Agency in Islamabad; and Dr. Elisa Iori, Deputy Director of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, visited the archaeological site of Banbhore and the World Heritage Site of Makli.

She received a briefing on the Banbhore Makli Necropolis and Shah Jahan Mosque Thatta from Eng.Serferaz Nawaz, Assistant Director Excavation, Ms. Zahida Quadri Assistant Director Ghayyor Abbas and Archaeolgical Conservator Saleem palejo The Ambassador expressed her interest in the preservation of Banbhore and appreciated the Pakโ€“Italian joint excavation work being carried out at the site.

20-April- 2026H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy, visited the historic site of Bhambore.During her visit, she o...
20/04/2026

20-April- 2026
H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy, visited the historic site of Bhambore.
During her visit, she observed that Bhambore is a peaceful and impressive historical site, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and ancient civilization of the region. The serene environment, archaeological remains, and well-preserved structures provide a glimpse into the past, highlighting the site's historical importance.
The Ambassador appreciated the efforts made for the preservation and maintenance of Bhambore and expressed admiration for its cultural significance

19-April-2026H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy, visited Quaid-e-Azam House Museum. The site presented a peacef...
19/04/2026

19-April-2026
H.E. Marilina Armellin, Ambassador of Italy, visited Quaid-e-Azam House Museum. The site presented a peaceful and impressive atmosphere, reflecting its historical significance. The elegant architecture and well-preserved exhibits vividly narrate the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
During the visit, the distinguished guest was presented with traditional Sindhi Ajrak and Topi as a gesture of cultural hospitality and respect.

18/04/2026

18 April 2026
On the occasion of the 2nd *International House Museum Day,* photography students from Shaheed Allah Bakhsh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritage (SABS) visited ๐— ๐˜‚๐—ธ๐—ต๐—ถ ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜‚๐—บ for a vibrant photo walk.
During this creative experience, students beautifully captured the historical charm of the museum through their lenses, showcasing their artistic vision and skills.
The day turned into a meaningful celebration of culture, heritage, and art, where young photographers expressed the depth and beauty of history in a unique and inspiring way.
"๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† "

18-April-2026 Students of Karachi Grammar School visited the historic sites of Chaukhandi Tombs, Makli Necropolis, and S...
18/04/2026

18-April-2026
Students of Karachi Grammar School visited the historic sites of Chaukhandi Tombs, Makli Necropolis, and Shah Jahan Mosque as part of an educational study tour.
During the visit, the students explored the rich cultural and historical heritage of Sindh. They were briefed about the architectural significance, historical background, and preservation efforts at these renowned heritage sites. The students showed keen interest and appreciation for the centuries-old monuments, acknowledging their importance in understanding the regionโ€™s history.

Celebrating International 2026 IDMS, with International & ICOMOS Pakistanon April 18th atQuaid-e-Azam House Museum & Muk...
15/04/2026

Celebrating International 2026 IDMS, with
International & ICOMOS Pakistan
on April 18th at
Quaid-e-Azam House Museum &
Mukhi House Museum

15 April 2026The Vice Chancellor of the University of Larkano, Dr. Nek Muhammad Sheikh, along with a team from the Pakis...
15/04/2026

15 April 2026
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Larkano, Dr. Nek Muhammad Sheikh, along with a team from the Pakistan Engineering Council, visited the World Heritage Site Mohenjo-daro.
During the visit, the delegation was given a comprehensive briefing on the historical significance of the site and the ongoing preservation efforts. They expressed great appreciation for the cleanliness and maintenance standards, commending the administration for their dedicated efforts in keeping Mohenjo-daro well-preserved and presentable.

The Directorate General of Antiquities and Archaeology, Government of Sindh is celebrating International House Museum Da...
15/04/2026

The Directorate General of Antiquities and Archaeology, Government of Sindh is celebrating International House Museum Day and International Site and Monuments Day with, DEMHIST ,ICOMOS Pakistan and ICOM PAKISTAN.

Come celebrate with us!!!

18 & 19 April, 2026
At
Quaid e Azam House Museum, Karachi and
Mukhi House Museum, Hyderabad!

International Council of Museums - ICOM
Icom-Demhist

12 April 2026Students from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) visited Chaukhandi Tombs for their study tour. Dur...
12/04/2026

12 April 2026
Students from Institute of Business Administration (IBA) visited Chaukhandi Tombs for their study tour. During the visit, the students explored the historic site and learned about its unique architecture, intricate stone carvings, and cultural significance.
The administration warmly welcomed the students and provided detailed information about the heritage site. The students expressed great interest and appreciation for the rich history and preservation of the Chaukhandi Tombs.

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