Archaeology University of Peshawar

Overview

Introduction

This research has added new chapters to the cultural history of Pakistan and the region. One of the major achievements of the Department has been the construction of a purpose built museum on the campus. It houses a huge collection of antiquities excavated by the staff and students at various places since its inception. The Department publishes a research bulletin (Ancient Pakistan) regularly that includes research articles and excavation reports.

Objectives

The objectives of the Archaeology programme of the University of Peshawar are:

• To impart quality education in the field of Archaeology through multidisciplinary and thematic approach.

• To provide skilled professionals to different institutions conducting teaching and research in the field of Archaeology and Museology.

• To promote the management of cultural heritage and conservation/ reservation of cultural property.

• To strengthen further national integration by mutual active participation, exchange and interaction of scholars and students of Archaeology.

• To advance the concept of Environmental and Applied Archaeology for the political and economic benefits of the society.

• To promote among the masses awareness of the importance of the cultural heritage and problems caused by illicit traders.

• To conduct explorations, excavations, interpretation, publications, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.

• To play a major role in furthering the understanding of archaeological and historical past of Pakistan.

• To develop cross-cultural contacts of Pakistan with adjoining countries of the region.