Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

An illustrated lecture by Smt Dipi Kouli, Director, Assam State Archaeology

The Charaideo Moidams, a unique 700-year old mound-burial system of then Ahom dynasty of Assam has been recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Similar to the pyramids of Egypt, the Moidams are earthen burial mounds of the members of the Ahom royalty whose 600-year rule ended with the British takeover of the region. They enshrine the remains of kings and other royals together with grave goods such as food, horses and elephants, and sometimes queens and servants.

First programme in a new series ‘The Fabric of Narratives: The Many Facets of North East India’ will focus on different aspects of the region and apart from talks and discussions, include seminars, exhibitions, performances and cuisine. Organised in collaboration with Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER)