India: archaeology versus homes - interactive map
Thursday, April 26, 2012 - 04:00
in Earth & Climate
Communities across India are being threatened with eviction if the Archaeological Survey of India decides they are too close to ancient archaeological sites. With legislation recently passed and a growing public awareness of the value of India's architectural heritage, such conflicts are increasingly common. This map shows some of the places of contention …Paddy AllenJoanna Ruck
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