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As ASI begins scientific survey of Gyanvapi structure, read how archaeologists determine age and other aspects of ancient buildings and sculptures
Let’s understand how the archaeologists determine the age, time and style of sculptures as well as what methods ASI will be using at the Gyanvapi survey site in Varanasi.
Gyanvapi case: Scientific survey necessary in interest of justice, says Allahabad HC, rejects Muslim side’s plea challenging ASI survey
The Gyanvapi survey, which began on 24th July, three days after the Varanasi district court order, was put on hold by the High Court as the matter was still being heard in the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court stays ASI survey at the disputed Gyanvapi Mosque structure in Varanasi till July 26
Supreme Court stayed ASI survey at the disputed Gyanvapi structure till 26th July 5 PM and asked the Muslim side's petitioner to approach High Court
Scientific survey of the disputed structure called Gyanvapi “mosque” underway, Muslim side seeks urgent listing in Supreme Court: Details
The ASI team began the survey with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) which uses radar pulses to scan the upper surface.
Varanasi court pronounces verdict in favour of the Hindu side, allows the scientific survey of Gyanvapi premises
Varanasi court announced its verdict over a petition seeking a scientific survey of the Gynvapi structure in Varanasi by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Supreme Court agrees to hear Muslim Side’s petition against determining age of Gyanvapi Shivling
Gyanvapi mosque Management Committee had approached SC opposing the Allahabad HC order that allowed the scientific survey of the Shivling found inside the Gyanvapi mosque to determine its age
Allahabad HC allows the scientific survey of Gyanvapi Shivling; ASI had earlier submitted that carbon dating of the Shivling is not possible
This comes after the ASI submitted its report as sought by the High Court, which rebuked the ASI in April this year for its laxity in submitting its report on the feasibility of carbon dating the Shivling found inside the mosque.
Firecrackers set off inside Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir on Eid
Martand Sun Temple is an ASI protected monument which was built in the 8th century.
Agra authorities ask ASI to pay Rs 1 crore as water tax and Rs 1.4 lakhs as property tax for the Taj Mahal
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According to officials of the ASI, a notice for water tax and one for property tax has been issued. The ASI has been asked to pay around Rs 1.40 lakh and Rs 1 crore as water tax.
ASI reclaims 2300-year-old Ashoka edict that was illegally occupied and converted into ‘mazar’ in Sasaram, Bihar
ASI took to Twitter Tuesday to inform that the Ashoka edict in Sasaram in Bihar has been reclaimed by the agency
