UP-GRADATION OF SANGHOL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY

Contents

Section Slide number

Site & Visibility 3Lets have a look at the Treasures of Sanghol

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Taking a look at the present condition of the museum

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Key areas to be improved upon 18Details of some of the key areas 23Estimated cost of the project 31

Site and Visibility

Site

Situated on the top of a mound, locally called Ucha Pind, Sanghol is famed for the Stupas, Archeaological finds and Sanghol Museum displaying the finds. These have put this village of Punjab on the list of tourist attraction sites.

A large of number of relics dating from the late Harappan civilization (2000BC-1300BC), Kushana dynasty to recent past are found here.

Sanghol and its Importance

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

Treasures of Sanghol Museum

The Museum of Sanghol is an Archaeological on-site Museum which means that its Importance is as much for research and pedagogical purposes as like an infotainment institute.

(Basics Apart from Infotainment)

•It is the responsibility of the museum specialist to make its display expressive so that the spectator must feel pleased. Audiovisual and computer interactive can be provided in various galleries to enhance the learning experience of the visitors. It would also make the aura of the museum/gallery more welcoming for the visitors. Ideally, at the entrance of each section, a brief history of writing is essential.

•Labels- Individual labels for each exhibit should be developed in three languages- Hindi, English and Gurmukhi.

•Signages – Boards showing direction and name of the galleries and offices is a basic requirement of any museum and at present it is not fully met with. Better quality signages need to be installed.

•Drinking water –Provision of filtered cool drinking water is a basic visitor facility required.

•Leaflets and folders serve good purpose. They are mostly informative in character. Illustrated by reproductions of a few well selected specimens as they mostly are, they convey to the visitor an impression of not only the exhibits of a museum but also of the amenities provided by the museum for the public. Such folders and leaflets should have a visual appeal in them.

• Map guides are more graphic and contain detailed information about the museum and the approaches to its sections.•The museum needs provision of telephone system, fire alarms and burglar alarms.• •Seats for visitors must also be provided inside and outside the galleries.

• Rest rooms for both gents and ladies with attached toilets are also desirable in museums. Lockers for attendants and a checkroom near the entrance for the public.

•Washrooms•Cafeteria/ Canteen

The ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums

5. Museum hold resources that provide opportunities for other public services and benefits· Identification services

6. Museums work in close collaboration with the communities from which their collections originate as well as those they serve· Origin of collections· Respect for communities served

7. Museums operate in a legal manner· Legal framework

8. Museums operate in a professional manner· Professional conduct· Conflicts of interest

Estimated Cost of Expert Team

Estimated Cost of the Complete ProjectStructure and Material 88,05,470Manpower 20,40,000Miscellaneous 2,06,000

Consultant Organization: Heritage RestorersPrepared by: Ms. Namita Jaspalwww.heritagerestorers.comnamita_jaspal@heritagerestorers.com