LUCKNOW, May 19 -- More than 2,000 students attended a large-scale heritage exhibition and lecture organised at Lucknow University on Monday to mark International Museum Day. The exhibition displayed photographs and findings from some of Uttar Pradesh's most significant excavation sites, including Lahuradewa, Jajmau, Raj Nal Ka Tila and Malhar. Images of state-protected monuments such as Kardameshwar Temple, Medhak Temple and Gangoli Shivala were also showcased, giving students a glimpse into lesser-known layers of the state's historical landscape. The event, hosted jointly by the department of ancient Indian history and archaeology at LU and the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology Directorate, focused on making archaeology accessible to young people rather than limiting it to museums and academic research. Over 200 students visited the Hulaskheda excavation site and learnt about excavation methods, preservation and archaeological processes. Archaeologist S N Kapoor stressed heritage conservation, while state archaeology director Renu Dwivedi said museums connect society with cultural identity. The programme included lectures, a photo exhibition and participation of university faculty, archaeologists and officials.....