Deccan College Post Graduate Research Institute
Ancient Indian History and Archaeology Department, Pune India
Hub Convenor: Sonam Dolma (Ph.D. ongoing)
Research Interests: Bioarchaeology, Rock art and Conservation (with special focus in the region of Ladakh)
Thesis Title: Analysis of Human Skeletal remains from Yokma Kharbu, district Kargil, Ladakh
About the Hub
Shesrig Ladakh is proud to host the official India Hub for the 10th World Archaeological Congress (WAC-10). This initiative will connect local students and scholars to a worldwide network of archaeological and conservation research, heritage dialogue, and academic collaboration through live-streamed sessions and a range of on-campus activities.
Event Details
Dates: 23, 24, 26 & 27 June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Indian Standard Time)
Location: Shesrig Conservation Studio, Leh-Ladakh
Format: Livestreamed and recorded sessions followed by interactive discussions and local engagement activities
Hub Activities
- Conservation Dialogues: Engage with experienced conservators in open discussions on current conservation practices, challenges, and limitations in the field of heritage preservation, with a special focus on Himalayan and Ladakhi contexts.
- Local Artisans Showcase: Traditional artists, including thangka painters, metal craftsmen, and woodworkers, to exhibit their work, share their techniques, and engage in conversations about the continuity of indigenous art forms.
- Cultural Auction & Sale: Curated sale and auction of locally made artworks and crafts, offering a platform for artisans to gain visibility and financial support while promoting sustainable heritage-based livelihoods.
- Student Networking and Mentorship: Meet-ups and mentorship circles between young scholars and senior archaeologists through hybrid sessions, encouraging academic exchange and career guidance.
- Film Screening: Screenings of documentaries on regional archaeology and cultural heritage, that explore local historic landscapes.
Statement by the Hub Convenor
It is an honour to convene the WAC-10 Global Hub in India through Shesrig Ladakh. This platform offers a unique opportunity to amplify local perspectives within global archaeological dialogues and to empower emerging scholars in building a more inclusive and representative future for heritage studies.
— Sonam Dolma
Contact
Sonam Dolma
Hub Convenor – WAC-10 India
Email: dolmasonam992@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9797047018
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Shesrig Conservation Studio, Ladakh
