THE exploration and excavation branch of Sindh Antiquities Department has inaugurated a pioneeringlaboratory that is dedicated to the preservation as well as restoration of antiquities and artefact.
As someone deeply fascinated by the enriched history and relics of the Indus Valley civilisation, I had concerns about the potentialdeterioration of artefact unearthed from diverse archaeological sites, but witnessing the technical staff at the laboratory diligently engaged in artefact conservation and cataloguing processes instilled a sense of reassurance.
However, the absence of a crucial radiocarbon dating system is rather disappointing. It is a crucial component when scientifically ascertaining the true history and age of bones and artefact that are discovered at archaeological sites.
The Sindh government should equip the laboratory with a radiocarbon dating facility. In the long run, adopting radiocarbon dating system will not only enhance its uniqueness, but will alsosignificantly augment the laboratory`s productivity and scholarly contribution to our further understanding of antiquities.
