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Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar (4 May 1919 – 3 April 1988) was an Indian archeologist. In 1957 Wakankar discovered the Bhimbetka rock caves.〔(Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka ), UNESCO World Heritage Centre〕 In 1970 UNESCO inscribed the Bhimbetka rock caves as a World Heritage Site. The Bhimbetka rock caves exhibit the earliest traces of human life in India. He established the Wakankar Indological/ Cultural Research Trust in Ujjain, India. In 1975, he was awarded the Padmashree award, one of India's highest civilian honors. ==Life sketch of late Padmashree Dr Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar== Born on 4 May 1919 at Neemuch (M. P.) 〔http://www.evi.com/q/facts_about__v_s_wakankar〕 Education: G. D. (Art), M. A. and Ph. D. Director: Bharati Kala Bhavan, Rock Art Research Center Founder President: Wakankar Bharati Sanskriti Anveshan Nyas 1963: Dorabjee Tata Trust Scholarship for education in France 1961-63: French government Scholarship for Research in Sorbornne, France 1966: Invitation from U.S.A. for studies in Rock Arts 1975: Recipient of "Padmashree" 1981: Presentation of paper at Capo de Ponte – Italy 1984: Exhibition on "India’s contribution to the World" in USA 1984: Studies in Mayan and Aztec civilization in USA Published more than 6 books and 400 publications Lectured at more than 16 places abroad 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「V. S. Wakankar」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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