Department of Archaeology University of the Punjab

05/07/2026

"Admission Notice"
BS in Archaeology
Ifqat Mahr
Muhammad Hameed
Nafees Ahmad
Samia Tahir

02/07/2026

"Admission Notice "
Ifqat Mahr
Nafees Ahmad
Samia Tahir

21/06/2026

اہم اعلان برائے داخلہ جات
خوشخبری!
ایک سال کے وقفے کے بعد ڈیپارٹمنٹ آف آرکیالوجی، یونیورسٹی آف دی پنجاب میں ایم فل (M.Phil) آرکیالوجی کے داخلہ جات کا آغاز ہو گیا ہے۔
تمام طلبہ و طالبات جو آرکیالوجی کے شعبہ میں ایم فل کرنے کے خواہاں ہیں، وہ مقررہ شیڈول کے مطابق اپنی درخواستیں جمع کروائیں اور اس علمی سفر کا حصہ بنیں۔
مزید معلومات اور داخلہ شیڈول کے لیے ڈیپارٹمنٹ سے رابطہ کریں۔
شکریہ
ڈیپارٹمنٹ آف آرکیالوجی
یونیورسٹی آف دی پنجاب
Ifqat Mahr

21/06/2026

پنجاب یونیورسٹی لاہور میں داخلوں کا سنہری موقع!

جامعہ پنجاب نے تعلیمی سال 2026-27 کے لیے انڈرگریجویٹ پروگرامز کے دوسرے داخلہ ٹیسٹ کا اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ اگر آپ اعلیٰ تعلیم کے خواب کو حقیقت میں بدلنا چاہتے ہیں تو یہ موقع ضائع نہ کریں۔

داخلہ ٹیسٹ: 19 جولائی 2026 (متوقع)
آن لائن رجسٹریشن کی آخری تاریخ: 3 جولائی 2026
داخلہ فیس: 2500 روپے

پری انجینئرنگ، پری میڈیکل، آرٹس، ہیومینٹیز، سوشل سائنسز، آئی سی ایس، جنرل سائنس اور کامرس سمیت مختلف کیٹیگریز کے طلبہ درخواست دے سکتے ہیں۔

یاد رکھیں! پنجاب یونیورسٹی میں داخلے کے لیے PU Admission Test لازمی ہے، جبکہ میرٹ کی مجموعی تشکیل میں اس ٹیسٹ کا وزن 25 فیصد ہے۔

اپنے روشن مستقبل کی جانب ایک مضبوط قدم بڑھائیں اور بروقت رجسٹریشن مکمل کریں۔

13/05/2026

(12th May, 2026)
The Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, hosted an enlightening lecture on _“Rise and Fall of the Indus Valley Civilization”_ delivered by renowned archaeologist *Dr. Muhammad Rafique Mughal*.
The session opened with a warm welcome to the audience by *Dr. Ifqut Shaheen*, Incharge of the Department, who thanked Dr. Mughal for sharing his invaluable insights and expertise on one of the world’s earliest and most fascinating urban civilizations.
The event was coordinated by *Dr. Nafees Ahmad* who welcomed the faculty members, students, and guests.
Dr. Mughal’s talk covered the urban planning, trade networks, cultural achievements, and the eventual decline of the Indus Valley Civilization.
The *question-answer session* that followed was highly interactive, interesting, and thought-provoking, with students and faculty engaging deeply on key debates surrounding the civilization’s legacy.
It was a memorable academic gathering that greatly enriched the learning experience for all participants..

13/05/2026

*(Lahore, May 11th, 2026)*
The Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab, Lahore organized a Training Workshop on *“Advanced 3D Documentation & Digital Preservation of Archaeological Artifacts Using 3DVOK MT Handheld Scanner.”* This practical training session was designed for the faculty and students to know the application of modern technologies in archaeology. *Mr. Saad Ahmed Khan* , CEO, Quantum Universal and his team (Mr. Zubair and Mr. Amir) introduced students regarding modern 3D scanning technologies for the digital preservation, documentation, and analysis of archaeological artifacts. Session featured the 3DVOK MT Handheld 3D Scanner, a high-precision scanning system capable of capturing both accurate geometry and high-resolution texture/color data. Through this, students got insight into how modern handheld 3D scanning technologies can support archaeological research, conservation, restoration, digital archiving, and museum documentation workflows.
The Worthy Vice Chancellor, *Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah* (S.I. , T.I.) and *Prof. Dr. Mahboob Hussain* , Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities appreciated the department’s efforts in enhancing the capabilities of Faulty and Students in Digital Archaeology.
*Dr. Ifqut Shaheen* , Incharge, Department of Archaeology, extended her gratitude to the instructor for this productive session and acknowledged faculty, staff and students for their presence and taking interest in the training workshop. *Dr. Nafees Ahmad* (Assistant Professor) moderated the sessions.
The training workshop was concluded with a short ceremony of distribution of shields and a group photo.
Ifqat Mahr
Nafees Ahmad
Samia Tahir

08/05/2026

Join Us on "ONE DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP ON DIGITAL ARCHAEOLOGY"
Ifqat Mahr
Nafees Ahmad
Samia Tahir

23/04/2026

21/04/2026

World Heritage Day

(April, 2026)

The Mighty Land of Pakistan is the hub of great cultural diversity comprised of Indus Valley Civilization, Buddhist, Jain, Hindu, Sikh and Islamic Heritage.

To acknowledge this great cultural diversity, Department of Archaeology, University of the Punjab, as per the vision of the Worthy Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali Shah, celebrated the World Heritage Day and arranged a walk for its promotion and community awareness. Prof. Dr. Mahboob Hussain (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities), Dr. Muhammad Nasir (Professor of Persian Department), Dr. Ifqut Shaheen (Incharge, Department of Archaeology) and faculty members Dr. Nafees Ahmad , Dr. Samia Tahir, Dr. Muhammad Azeem, Mr. Mohsin Ismail, Staff and Students of BS and M.Phil Archaeology participated in the heritage walk.
Ifqat Mahr
Nafees Ahmad
Samia Tahir