The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is bringing out an illustrative book on John Marshall, under whose directions excavations were carried out in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa leading to the discovery of one the greatest civilizations of the world.
From 1902 to 1928, John Marshal was the first and longest severing Director-General of ASI which undertakes archaeological researches and protection of the India’s cultural heritage.
The collection, ‘The Marshall Albums Photography and Archaeology', contains some rare photographs taken by Marshall and will be made available for public access in more than 99 libraries of the ASI across the country.
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