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Hyderabad heritage museum to get facelift, minister says
Telangana Tourism and Archaeology Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday said the Dr YSR State Heritage Museum in Hyderabad would undergo comprehensive renovation. During a visit, he inspected its galleries and archaeological and historical artefacts, including the museum’s 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy.
Proposals for scientifically conserving the mummy have been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs 82 lakh, based on a report by German experts. Rao directed officials to ensure its safe conservation, prepare plans to attract visitors from India and abroad, and release restoration funds early. Director of Archaeology Arjun Rao has been asked to submit detailed estimates within a week.
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The mummy’s conservation will require more than cosmetic repairs, since historic human remains need controlled handling, suitable storage conditions and detailed documentation. The Rs 82 lakh proposal therefore provides the first clear measure of the conservation work’s financial scale, but not its timeline or final scope. The Archaeology Department’s estimates will determine the immediate funding request and guide the government’s next decision. The document due within a week is the next signal to watch.
Source: siasat.com
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