Archaeology Prehistory and Choosing Research Paths A Conversation with Prof. Shanti Pappu

In this thoughtful conversation Dr Shanti reflects on her journey into archaeology and prehistory inspired by family and mentors at Deccan College. She discusses her long term work in Tamil Nadu the importance of revisiting old sites versus discovering new ones and the urgent need for salvage archaeology in India due to rapid development. The discussion also offers valuable guidance for students on choosing research questions balancing local and global perspectives methodology training in India and abroad and the role of funding in shaping academic paths. Dr Shanti also shares her experiences from iconic sites across the Levant Africa China and beyond highlighting how global archaeological records inform Indian prehistory. #Archaeology,#Prehistory,#IndianArchaeology,#Palaeolithic,#QuaternaryStudies,#TamilNaduArchaeology,#DeccanCollege,#FieldArchaeology,#SalvageArchaeology,#HumanEvolution,#StoneAge,#ArchaeologyStudents,#ResearchMethodology,#GlobalPrehistory,#LowerPaleolithic,#OlduvaiGorge,#LevantArchaeology,#WomenInArchaeology,#ArchaeologyInterview