Sunday, December 6, 2015

Eminent Archaeologist VN Misra passes away

Professor and renowned archaeologist Virendra Nath Misra passed away at the age of 80 on 31st October 2015.
About VN Misra :
  • Misra is famous for his research in Ethnoarchaeology, Prehistory and Protohistory. Excavations of the 6000-year-old site of Balathal in Rajasthan and the world heritage site of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh was his most remarkable achievement.
  • In 2000, he had also served as the Director of Deccan College.
  • Madhya Pradesh Government awarded him for his contribution to pre-history with the prestigious VS Wakankar Award.

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