BS Archaeology
Aligned with the university’s vision to spread knowledge in the light of human remains and the conservation and preservation of the cultural heritage of Pakistan.
The Faculty of Heritage offers a four-year degree program in Archaeology, backed by qualified, highly motivated, and visionary faculty. A dedicated lithic site is reserved within the university premises for experimental archaeology, giving students direct, practical fieldwork experience. The program focuses on surveys, excavations, and archaeological conservation and preservation.
The university’s strategic location connects the program to heritage sites ranging from the Palaeolithic era to historical archaeological sites in the surrounding region — a rare advantage for hands-on learning.
Surrounded by Palaeolithic to historical sites for direct fieldwork exposure
Vision & Mission
Vision
To seek change in the social context in which archaeological research and training are conducted through the promotion of interdisciplinary research, protect the past for society, and build a more ethical and equitable future for the profession.
Mission
To collect, preserve, analyze, and display documented data from multiple dimensional perspectives, addressing it from local to global scale, and to produce trained, skillful archaeologists with expertise in excavation techniques and a commitment to preserving the heritage of Pakistan.
Hands-on training in survey, excavation, and site documentation techniques.
An active contributor to interdisciplinary research in Pakistan and beyond.
Collecting, analyzing, and displaying documented archaeological data.
Building a generation of archaeologists devoted to preserving Pakistan’s past.
Program Highlights
Experimental Archaeology
A dedicated on-campus lithic site for hands-on experimental archaeology fieldwork.
Surveys & Excavation
Practical training in archaeological surveys, excavation, and site conservation.
Regional Heritage Sites
Proximity to Palaeolithic through historical-era archaeological sites for fieldwork.
Expert Faculty
Qualified, motivated faculty guiding both cultural history and scientific excavation methods.