Guardians of Deep Time: Celebrating the Outstanding Universal Value of Geological World Heritage | Dr Anjana Khatwa
Rocks are the silent storytellers of our planet, recording not only the processes that shaped the Earth over billions of years but also bearing witness to the human journey across time. Their significance to our shared global heritage is immense: 99 sites worldwide have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognised for their geological importance and protected for the benefit of all humanity.
Join award-winning earth scientist, broadcaster, and author of The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth, Dr Anjana Khatwa, as she takes us on a captivating global journey to uncover the hidden narratives etched in stone. Through her engaging storytelling, she will reveal the awe-inspiring histories that rocks hold—from the formation of mountains and coastlines to the extraordinary ways geology intersects with culture, science, and human experience.
This talk celebrates the majesty, mystery, and enduring value of our geological world heritage, inviting audiences to appreciate the deep-time perspective that rocks offer and the vital importance of conserving these extraordinary landscapes for generations to come.
Dr Anjana Khatwa will be doing a book signing after the talk. You can purchase your copy of The Whispers of The Rock at the Museum Shop.
Anjana Khatwa is an award-winning earth scientist, presenter, and author, celebrated for her work connecting people with the stories that rocks and landscapes can tell. She has collaborated with universities, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and the National Trust, bringing science to public audiences through engaging talks, exhibitions, and educational projects.
Her contributions to public engagement and geological education have been recognised with several prestigious awards, including the Geographical Award from the Royal Geographical Society, the RH Worth Award from the Geological Society of London, and the Halstead Medal from the Geologists’ Association.
Anjana lives in Dorset with her family in a home filled with rocks and fossils collected from across the globe. Her first book, The Whispers of Rock: Stories from the Earth, was named a Book of the Year 2025 by Waterstones, New Scientist, and Nature.
