Who was the archaeologist advocating for the preservation of original works of ancient art in their discovery locations which helped to preserve Sanchi Stupa?

H.H. Cole

Diverging from the common viewpoint, an archaeologist by the name of H.H. Cole held a distinct stance. He expressed, "Allowing the country to be stripped of original ancient artworks appears to be a self-destructive and indefensible approach." According to him, museums should house plaster-cast replicas of sculptures, with the genuine artifacts remaining in their original discovery locations. Regrettably, Cole's efforts to convince the authorities of Amaravati's significance and the importance of in situ preservation weren't successful. However, his plea was heeded in the case of Sanchi.