Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga oo uu sameeyey Siddharth Bathla

Naqshadda Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga oo uu sameeyey Siddharth Bathla waa mid aad u sharaf badan oo ku guulaysatay tartanka qaybta Naqshadeynta Dhaqanka Hiddaha iyo Warshadaha Dhaqanka ee 2026 Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award.

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Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga

Siddharth Bathla uu sameeyay

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Ku Guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award ee Qaybta Dhaqanka Hiddaha

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Wax ku saabsan Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga

Vadnagar waa madxaf waayo-aragnimo oo qadiimiga ah oo ku yaalla Vadnagar, Hindiya. Madxafku wuxuu ku yaallaa goob qodis qadiimi ah agteeda, wuxuuna soo bandhigaa in ka badan 2,500 sano oo taariikhda deegaanka ah. Sagaal hoolal-bandhig, oo ay ka mid yihiin Magaalada, Aaminsanaanta iyo Habka Nolosha, waxay adeegsadaan naqshadaha masraxa, farshaxan-dhis, bandhigyo muuqaal iyo maqal ah iyo goobo is-dhexgal leh si cilmiga qadiimiga looga dhigo mid la fahmi karo. Dhoobo la tuntay, dhoobo iyo dhagax ayaa xusuusinaya lakabyada qodista, waxayna qaabeeyaan derbiyada, alaabta guriga iyo meelaha bandhigga. Waxaa la adeegsaday agab laga soo helay deegaanka iyo farsamayaqaanno maxalli ah. Naqshaddu waxay magaalada lafteeda u soo bandhigtaa sidii dhaxal nool.

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Wax ku saabsan Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award

Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado runtii aan caadi ahayn, qurux badan oo quruxsan. Guuleystayaasha Balaatiinka waa mucjisooyin hal-abuur, marag ka ah xuduudaha hal-abuurka maskaxda, waxayna muujiyaan xirfad aan la dhaafi karin iyo caqli naqshadeeyayaashooda. Naqshadahan waxaa laga filayaa inay noqdaan shaqooyin aad loo yaqaan oo qeexa qurxinta xilli, u adeega wanaagga bulshada una hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga waa shaqo muujinaysa heer sare oo hufnaan ah, iyadoo aan shaki lahayn adduunka ka dhigaysa meel ka wanaagsan sifooyinkeeda waxtarka leh iyo kuwa qiimaha leh. Vadnagar Madxafka Qadiimiga waa shaqo ku guuleysatay Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award oo kicisa rabitaanno, dhiirigelisa, farxisa una abuurta farxad weyn.

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Shahaadooyinka, xubnaha kooxda iyo faahfaahinta farsamada ee uu bixiyay naqshadeeluhu.

Sifooyinka Gaarka ah: First Archaeological Experiential Museum in Vadnagar, India reveals over 2,500 years of living history. Through thematic galleries City, Belief, and Lifestyle, it translates archaeology into an accessible and engaging experience. Immersive scenography brings artefacts to life, where one walks over excavation site, visits markets of past, and try hands at making a terracotta pot. Rooted in resilience and continuity, a local Bhavai inspired musical reflection on what we will carry forward.
Cabbirka & Qaabaynta: First archaeological experiential museum of India
Overall 68500 sqm
Indoor and outdoor curated spaces
Around 2 lakh visitors visited
9 galleries
Over 100 installations, 30 avs, 25 interactives, 9 mega shows
Adjoining excavation site experience
Audio guide tours
Cafe, temporary exhibition space, play area, outdoor amphitheater, anchor for city heritage tours
Administration block comprising of curator staff offices, conservation labs, library, research labs and conference rooms.
Summado: Archaeology museum, archaeological experiential museum, excavation site museum, vadnagar, immersive, interactive, artefact display, scenography, storytelling, continuity
Tiknoloojiyada Soo Saarka: The museum adopts a true to material approach, mud shapes the City gallery, stone defines Belief, and artefacts lead Lifestyle, using sustainable, locally sourced materials. Rammed earth reflects excavation layers, innovatively used in walls, furniture, and installations. Replicas and scaled models make archaeology accessible. Designed and fabricated in India with local artisans, it celebrates indigenous talent, technology, and living heritage of Vadnagar.
Caqabadda Naqshadda: The challenge was to translate archaeological discoveries into a cohesive, engaging, and accessible narrative beyond academia. Primary and secondary sources were studied, along with interactions with subject matter experts to gather insights and validate inferences. The experience evokes curiosity and exploration, balancing factual accuracy with creative interpretation. Three similar floors are transformed into distinct, visually rich environments, each with a unique narrative identity.
Cilmi-baadhis: The museum narrative is grounded in rigorous research and close co curation with archaeologists, historians, and subject experts. Excavations were studied in situ, supported by literature reviews and artefact analysis across materials and typologies. An evolving, dialogue driven process ensured validated interpretations, transforming research into stories of lived heritage. Technical knowledge was simplified, placing visitors at the centre of an evidence-based yet accessible narrative.
Dhiirrigelinta: The Vadnagar excavations anchor the narrative of the museum, revealing a city evolving through seven cultural periods. It explores archaeology as a bridge between past and future, questioning if they mirror each other. Rammed earth embodies layered time, uncovering stories within. Situated next to an excavation, the museum frames Vadnagar as a living heritage, where the city itself becomes a museum, and the museum becomes starting point to the story.
Muddada Mashruuca: After winning the open design competition on a proposal based on the concept of Vadnagar archaeological experiential museum the project was initiated in October 2022, in Vadnagar city, Mehsana district, Gujarat. Following detailed research and design, on site execution began in October 2023. The Anant Anadi Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum was inaugurated by the Home Minister of India in January 2025. We continue to curate and engage with public programming for the museum.
Socodka Hawlgalka: Since inauguration, the museum attracts around 1000 daily visitors, locals, scholars, students, and international audiences. It offers layered storytelling through independent interactives, stand alone shows, usher led tours, and audio guides with 1000 artefact stories. Sculptures connect indoor outdoor spaces, with break areas between galleries. It has become a vibrant cultural hub, fostering strong sense of pride among locals. Continued outreach initiatives expand its reach and engagement.
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Xubnaha Kooxda: Siddharth Bathla
Prashasti Chandra
Niharika Sarna
Suryanath Sunny
Swarnika Nimje
Abhisht Thapak
Abhinav Mithal
Ankita Duhan
Rinkoo Kumar
Purnima Roy
Ashish Varshney
Prashant Nehra
Ashwani Kumar
Pankaj Sharma
Grace Ann Varkey
Harish Kumar Singh
Manish Bardia
Burzin Unwalla
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