Advisor inaugurates archaeological and heritage gallery

DIMAPUR — The advisor of Art and Culture and Treasuries and Accounts, K Konngam Konyak, inaugurated the archaeological and heritage gallery at the State Museum of the directorate of Art and Culture located at Bayavu Hill in Kohima on Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, Konngam stressed on the importance of archaeological and heritage gallery stating that the gallery would be a valuable educational resource for all. He also encouraged the department to study and discover more to preserve the rich culture of Nagaland, stated a DIPR report.

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It stated that an overview of the archaeological gallery was presented by Prof. Tiatoshi Jamir from the department of History and Archaeology at Nagaland University, Kohima.

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An invocation prayer was said by Neichalie Chad, pastor of Central Baptist Church, while the welcome address was delivered by the commissioner and secretary of Art and Culture, Athel O Lotha and concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by the director of Art and Culture, Adel Moa.

The programme was chaired by the joint director of Art and Culture, Merensola Longkumer.