Explore India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Journey Through History and Culture
Explore India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Journey Through History and Culture
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India, with its vast history and cultural diversity, is home to a remarkable array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that span ancient temples, majestic forts, and intricate stepwells. These landmarks, such as the iconic Taj Mahal and the historic Red Fort, stand as testaments to the country’s rich heritage and architectural brilliance. From the intricate carvings of the Elephanta Caves to the stunning stepwell of Rani ki Vav, each site offers a unique glimpse into India's past. Exploring these UNESCO sites not only unveils the grandeur of historical empires but also provides a deeper appreciation for the artistic and engineering marvels of bygone eras.
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1.Natural World Heritage Site
Kaziranga National Park
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It is located in Golaghat and Nagaon, in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam in northeast India.
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Keoladeo National Park
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was the former name of this National Park.
Siberian Crane is one of those aquatic birds that make this park a wintering area.
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Manas National Park
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It is the first reserve included in the network of tiger reserves under Project Tiger in 1973.
It is also a biosphere reserve.
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Great Himalayan National Park
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High alpine peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests in this conservation area in Himachal Pradesh.
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2.UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites
Santiniketan
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Located in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, Santiniketan, meaning “abode of peace,” began its development in 1901 and is where Rabindranath Tagore laid the foundation for Visva-Bharati University.
It was established by Rabindranath Tagore.
Santiniketan has immense significance in human values, architectural and technological developments, monumental arts, town planning, and landscape design.
Efforts to get Santiniketan listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site date back to 2010, with the latest nomination proposal initiated in the 2020-21 fiscal year.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been involved in restoring various structures in Santiniketan in recent years.
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Dholavira
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Discovered by archaeologist Jagat Pati Joshi in 1968, Dholavira gets its name from the village in Kutch district of Gujarat.
In ancient India, it has remained a commercial and manufacturing hub for about 1,500 years till its decline by 1500 BC.
It was Indus Valley Civilization’s fifth-largest metropolis after Mohen-jo-Daro, Ganweriwala, Harappa and Rakhigarhi.
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Kakatiya Rudreshwara Ramappa Temple
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Built in the 13th century CE, the temple is a Kakatiyan marvel made of sandstone.
The structure has decorated beams and pillars of carved granite and dolerite with a distinctive and pyramidal Vimana made of lightweight porous bricks, so-called ‘floating bricks’, which reduced the weight of the roof structures.
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The Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
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Victorian Neo-Gothic public buildings and Art Deco in Mumbai buildings are part of this collection.
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Ruins of Nalanda University
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Nalanda is the most ancient university in India.
The archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE are found here.
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Rani Ki Vav, Patan - World Heritage Site
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It stands on the banks of Saraswati River.
It is built in the Maru-Gurjara architectural style.
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Chittorgarh Fort
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Chittorgarh fort; Kumbhalgarh fort; Sawai Madhopur fort; Jhalawar fort; Jaipur fort, and Jaisalmer fort are part of these hill forts.
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Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
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Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II built the astronomical observation site.
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Red Fort
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It was built as the palace fort of Shah Jahan’s capital Shah Jahanabad.
Salimgarh Fort is a part of this complex.
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Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
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Unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties are a part of it.
Structures built between the 8th and 14th centuries like fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts, agricultural structures and water installations; are found here.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area
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The former name of CST was Victoria Terminus.
It represents the Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India.
British architect F. W. Stevens built and designed it.
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Nilgiri Mountain Railways
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway are three railways included in this site.
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Humayun’s Tomb
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It was built in 1570.
It stands as the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent.
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
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Monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries are part of it.
It is considered the oldest Buddhist Sanctuary in existence.
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Elephanta Caves
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Gharapuri Caves is the local name of Elephanta Caves.
There are seven caves.
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Chola Temple
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It includes temples like the theBrihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.
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Pattadakallu UNESCO World Heritage Site
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The monuments represent the Chalukyan art.
Hindu temples and Jain sanctuary are a part of it.
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Churches and Convents of Goa
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The churches of the city which was the Portuguese capital signifies the evangelization of Asia.
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Fatehpur Sikri
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Mughal Emperor Akbar built it.
It had been a Mughal capital for 10 years.
Jama Masjid is a part of it.
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Group of Monuments at Hampi
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Hampi has served as the last capital of the Vijayanagar Empire.
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Khajuraho
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It contains Chandely Dynasty-built temples.
Hinduism and Jainism are two religions to which temples are dedicated.
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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
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The group is best known for Rathas, Mandapas, Giant open-air reliefs, etc.
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Konark Sun Temple
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King Narasimhadeva I built this in the 13th Century.
It represents the Kalinga architecture.
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Agra Fort
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It is a 16th-century Mughal Monument called the Red Fort of Agra.
Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal built by Shah Jahan are part of Agra Fort.
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Taj Mahal
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King Narasimhadeva I built this in the 13th Century.
It represents the Kalinga architecture.
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3.UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Sites
Capitol Complex Tourist Center
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The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
There are 17 sites on three continents.
Complexe du Capitole in Chandigarh, India is a part of this.
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Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
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Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II built the astronomical observation site.
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Great Himalayan National Park
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High alpine peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests in this conservation area in Himachal Pradesh.
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