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What does it mean?
India holds many of humanity's most valuable historical resources.
In plain terms
India preserves key human history.
What can you take from it?
Explore and learn from India's historical assets.

Where it applies

  • academic research
  • travel
  • cultural exchange

Putting it to work

  • study Indian archives
  • visit heritage sites

Questions to consider

  • What can we learn from India's history?
  • How to protect global heritage?

Another view

Other regions also contain vital historical materials.

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