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Shriya Gautam (DPhil)

@shriyagautam.bsky.social

Digital Visual Cultures Archaeologist and Object Analyst. Founder and Director of Research, Speaking Archaeologically.

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Only 8 more copies left of our latest edition of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal! Have you ordered your copy yet? Place your order today and find out more about the latest approaches in archaeological research from international early career researchers all over the world!
Grab your copy now!

19.01.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lost in the Galleries: Why India’s Museums Are Not Telling Their Best Stories

Museums shouldn’t feel lifeless.
They should spark curiosity, joy, and connection. In the latest Speaking Archaeologically, I talk about museums, empathy, and experienceβ€”using examples that work.
#MuseumsOfIndia #ArchaeologyPodcast #HeritageReimagined

13.01.2026 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is a special, fully-coloured issue from the 2025 International Conference, feat. a plenary by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi on new Gandhara findings. Limited copies. Pre-order now.
#PublicArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #ArchaeologyBooks

10.01.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out to bringing with it some of the key papers from the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Conference including the all new artefacts from Gandhara Archaeology by the eminent Professor Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#speakingarchaeologicallyjournal #gandharaarchaeology #digitalarchaeology #publicarchaeology #archaeologybooks

Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out to bringing with it some of the key papers from the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Conference including the all new artefacts from Gandhara Archaeology by the eminent Professor Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now! #speakingarchaeologicallyjournal #gandharaarchaeology #digitalarchaeology #publicarchaeology #archaeologybooks

Team SA is proud to finally launch the first edition of the Conference Proceedings as a part of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal Volume VIII. Featuring a Plenary paper by the esteemed Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi, this journal brings to light some of the unpublished latest finds of the Gandhara region from excavations conducted in March 2025!  Order your copy today!
#archaeology #archaeologicalresearch #numismatics #publicarchaeology #digitalarchaeology

Team SA is proud to finally launch the first edition of the Conference Proceedings as a part of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal Volume VIII. Featuring a Plenary paper by the esteemed Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi, this journal brings to light some of the unpublished latest finds of the Gandhara region from excavations conducted in March 2025! Order your copy today! #archaeology #archaeologicalresearch #numismatics #publicarchaeology #digitalarchaeology

Volume VIII of the Speaking Archaeologically Journal is out! Featuring key papers from the Early Career Conference and new Gandhara artefacts by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi. Pre-order your copy now!
#SpeakingArchaeologicallyJournal #GandharaArchaeology #DigitalArchaeology #PublicArchaeology

09.01.2026 04:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Now on the final talk of Session 3 at #CAAUK2025!

Following work on inequality, morphology and agriculture, Shriya Gautam is closing the session with her work on spatial networks as part of the Speaking Archaeologically project.

#DigitalArchaeology #CAAUK #ModellingThePast

10.12.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lots of long overdue career updates, so let’s do it chronologically!

First the opportunity to present and represent Speaking Archaeologically at CAA UK hosted by University of Cambridge and organised by Computer Applications and Quantitave Methods in Archaeology (CAA UK).

#caauk

08.01.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks a million @ullamr.bsky.social ! This means a LOT coming from you! It’s been an honour to be here!

10.12.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Refreshing: Indian Mesolithic rock art and decolonising effort in the @caa-uk.bsky.social conference @shriyagautam.bsky.social

10.12.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you kindly, HΓ©lΓ¨ne! It’s been a pleasure talking about this at #CAAUK2025

10.12.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great 1st day at #CAAUK2025!

Highlights:

πŸ‘‰ Intro to @archesproject.bsky.social, including a step-by-step setup by Jack Tomaney @mahsa-project.bsky.social

πŸ‘‰ Inspiring work by @shriyagautam.bsky.social & the #speakingarchaeologically team - incredible storytelling and #communityarchaeology work

09.12.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had cancelled on account of security threats in Delhi. Now the workshop is back again in session. Enroll now!

#inscriptions
#delhiheritage
#delhiworkshop
#indianarchaeology

15.11.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Discovering Columbjohn: The Killerton Excavations with Dr. Susan Greaney
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Discovering Columbjohn: The Killerton Excavations with Dr. Susan Greaney

On Speaking Archaeologically today we have Dr @suegreaney.bsky.social talking to us about @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social ’s Killerton excavations. Here’s more on this fascinating site from Devon:

youtu.be/WDxslaZbUaI?...

12.10.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
SA Dances of India Special: Dhunuchi Naach
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically SA Dances of India Special: Dhunuchi Naach

Although popular in Urban Bengali society, Dhunuchi Naach is seldom heard of outside of the region and its history is usually shrouded in ignorance.
This video is dedicated to Dhunuchi Naach and its history and the tradition behind it.
#intangibleculturalheritage #dancesofindia

05.10.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: Humayun Darwaza
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: Humayun Darwaza

We are looking at the Humayun Darwaza from the Purana qila, one of the many structures we covered during our Recruitment event.

If you’re enrolling with Speaking Archaeologically, remember today is the last date to do so.

See you at the site!

#joinus #speakingarchaeologically #archaeology

14.09.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: The Hammam at Purana Qila
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Speaking Archaeologically Recruitment Special: The Hammam at Purana Qila

Releasing now in tandem with our Recruitment event at Purana Qila β€”an exclusive video from one of the many sites we are looking at today with our new potential members: The Hammam at Purana Qila

#MughalHistory #Hammam #AncientArchitecture #ArchaeologyIndia #MughalCulture #HistoricBathhouse

07.09.2025 06:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Numismatic Evidence on the Art and History of India by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Numismatic Evidence on the Art and History of India by Prof. Osmund Bopearachchi

Our Second Keynote Address is perhaps also the most special talk in the field as Prof. Osmund Bopearacchi talks about fresh material of Gandhara and Indo-Scythian culture excavated from Pakistan earlier this year. We are honoured to be the first platform to bring these results to you.
#archaeology

18.08.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality by Prof. Dan Hicks
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically "Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality by Prof. Dan Hicks

We are on Day 3 of the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference. Watch our Day 1 Keynote Address by @profdanhicks.bsky.social from the University of Oxford who talks to us about "Militarist Realism": Some Thoughts on Museums, Memory and Monumentality

#decolonisation #museums

17.08.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Of Epics and Battles: A Scene From The Shahnama The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast Β· Episode

Our saga of the wrongly identified objects continues in this special episode. Join us as we take a look at a paining depicting Rustum and Sohrab from the famous Persian epic, Shahnama
Tune in to unravel the mystery of the provenance of this particular museum object!

open.spotify.com/episode/45sK...

27.07.2025 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Story of The Nayika The Speaking Archaeologically Podcast Β· Episode

Did you know: we have our own Archaeology Podcast channel where raging debates and current issues in archaeology all pop up? Join us and tell me what you’re in the mood to
discuss next:

open.spotify.com/episode/4OVm...

#archaeologypodcasts #issuesinarchaeology #currentarchaeology

20.07.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You still have a chance to present at the Speaking Archaeologically Early Career Researchers Conference.

Submit your abstract using the following link: lnkd.in/gCjGEKdJ

#callforpapers #earlycareerresearchers #heritage #archaeology #archaeologyconference

08.07.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaking Archaeologically is proud to host the first International Early Career Conference Online.

Submit your papers today!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/17qS...
#callforpapers #archaeology #archaeologyconference

06.06.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Benin Bronzes
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically The Benin Bronzes

Join us this Sunday to explore the Benin Bronzes, artefacts taken from Nigeria's Royal Court & scattered across UK museums. Register for our Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social next Sunday!

youtu.be/zBgjZ9CoD0Y?...

25.05.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Talk with @profdanhicks.bsky.social as we discuss his book "Every Monument Will Fall" and explore contemporary conflicts over art, colonialism, and memory.
When:May 27, 2025
Time:2 pm BST / 6:30 pm IST
Register now: forms.gle/t9jNgXdCjHny...
Platform: MS Teams

08.05.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
SA Monuments of the Delhi Sultanate Ep. 27: The Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically SA Monuments of the Delhi Sultanate Ep. 27: The Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq

Explore the majestic Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, a stunning example of Tughlaq architecture in Delhi, India. Built in the 14th century, this fortress-like tomb is a testament to the grandeur of the Delhi Sultanate era. Join us as we uncover its history, and significance in Indian heritage.

04.05.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Isotopic Studies in Archaeology with Ms. Bhavya Srivastava
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Isotopic Studies in Archaeology with Ms. Bhavya Srivastava

Join Ms. Bhavya Srivastava, University of Bologna, as she discusses the role of isotopic studies and radiocarbon dating in archaeology. Learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of carbon dating for archaeological research through this insightful lecture!

youtu.be/uZ-KJWe2njc?...

06.04.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Eid ul-Fitr Special: Muhammad Wali Masjid, Delhi
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Eid ul-Fitr Special: Muhammad Wali Masjid, Delhi

Eid Mubarak to all our friends, followers and students! Join us as we explore yet another mosque of the yesteryears from in this exclusive video:
youtu.be/t2l8rHnv4tU?...
#eidmubarak #eid

30.03.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Spring Equinox Special: Stonehenge: The Last Hurray? with Dr. Susan Greaney
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Spring Equinox Special: Stonehenge: The Last Hurray? with Dr. Susan Greaney

In our latest Talk with an Expert session, join Dr. Susan Greaney, Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Exeter, as she talks about the construction of monuments at the Neolithic-Early Bronze Age transition.
#stonehenge

youtu.be/3P6JDq3sdIA?...

23.03.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, East Sussex
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Anne of Cleves House, Lewes, East Sussex

Join us this week as we explore the Anne of Cleves House in Lewes

#lewes #anneofcleves

youtu.be/EoEjEVvZZMU?...

18.03.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Forts, Castles and Palaces Ep.17-Women's Day Special: Gauhar Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
YouTube video by Speaking Archaeologically Forts, Castles and Palaces Ep.17-Women's Day Special: Gauhar Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

For the Women’s History Month today, join us as we explore the Palace built by the First Begun of Bhopal! Join us as we explore the rich history and grandeur of this iconic monument, once the residence of brave and beautiful Qudsia Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal.

youtu.be/3dFC6OB6VLc?...

09.03.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Been fascinated by Stonehenge? We are elated to host our next Talk with an Expert session with Dr. Susan Greaney (University of Exeter)! Register now:
Date: 8th March 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 pm GMT/ 6 pm IST
Register here: forms.gle/b4KL1ASBaVzE...

07.03.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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