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About Me
Dr. Moazzam Khan Durrani specializes in the material culture of the Bahawalpur state. He studied the Bahawalpur region for his Master, M. Phil., and Doctoral dissertations. He teaches at Islamia University of Bahawalpur's Department of Anthropology. He was a Research Fellow at the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge UK. Moazzam Khan Durrani is a collaborator for the Project MAHSA (Mapping Archaeological Heritage of South Asia) University of Cambridge. Mr. Durrani presented his Research at various national and international forums.He collaborated with the Noor Mahal Museum Management Committee to establish the Museum at Noor Mahal. He played a pivotal role in the conservation, and preservation of built Heritage (Noor Mahal). He also curated various galleries at Noor Mahal. he was the man behind the restoration of the Basement of Noor Mahal after 110 years. He was a man with the unique idea of developing a Light and Sound show at Noor Mahal and wrote Story Board for a Laser light show. He was the one with the idea of developing the Replica of the Indus Queen at Noor Mahal.
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Research Publication
1. Moazzam Khan Durrani. 2023. “MYTH; EXPLODED BY ARCHIVES COUNTERED BY THE CURATORS: A CASE STUDY OF NOOR MAHAL MUSEUM’S BASEMENT.” Journal of Xidian University 0. DOI:10.37896/jxul17.7/111
2. Dr. Moazzam Khan Durrani. 2023. “Environmental Degradation: A Threat to Pakistan’s National Security.” Journal of Culture and Heritage Studies (JCHS) 1. JCHS - Volume: 01 Issue No. 01 July-December 2023
3. Dr. Moazzam Khan Durrani. 2023. “Qatar’ Mediation In Afghan Peace Process.” Sadiq Journal of Pakistan Studies (SJPS) 0. https://journals.iub.edu.pk
4. Moazzam Khan Durrani. 2023. “Role of Tourism in shaping positive image of Pakistan.” Sadiq Journal of Pakistan Studies (SJPS) 0. (https://journals.iub.edu.pk)
5. Moazzam Khan Durrani. 2023. “SOUTH ASIA, THE LEAST INTEGRATED REGION: CAUSES AND OPPORTUNITIES.” Journal of Xidian University 0. https://doi.org/10.37896/jxu17.4/001
Research and Development Projects
1. Social Mapping of Political Families of Pakistan
With: University of Oxford, NUMR (September 2018 - September 2019)
Political Mapping of Political Families Across Pakistan
2. the Hakra Civilizations site's Excavation in the project titled "A Multidisciplinary and Collaborative Project of Heritage Research and Capacity Building in Southern Punjab"
With: The Islamia University of Bahawapur, Dr. Rafique Mughal, Dr. Khalil Ahmed, Waqar Mushtaque (November 2021 - November 2022)
Excavation of the Archaeological site in Cholistan
3. Development of Noor Mahal Museum
With: Ministry of defence (December 2017 - December-2023)
Development of Museum at Noor Mahal of Bahawalpur
4. MAHSA
With: Univesity of Cambridge (August 2022 - 2029)
The landscapes of India and Pakistan guard histories that are vulnerable to time and change. Discovering, documenting and disseminating knowledge of archaeological heritage at danger will help to protect it for the future.
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
