Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage”, the Taj Mahal (Persian for Crown of Palaces) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna rive...
Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur. The Taj Mahal in Agra, for instance, is recognized for its architectural beauty and is one of the most popular World Heritage Sites worldwide. Built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a...
Ramappa Temple | Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple (Telangana) inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Download Ramappa Temple Notes PDF for UPSC 2021.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India A site or place that is recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a site of physical or cultural importance is known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (...
UNESCO has declared 35 World Heritage Sites in India. Recently UNESCO have added three remarkable heritage places like Nalanda in Bihar, The Capital Building Complex designed by Le Corbusier in Chandigarh, and the Khangchendonga National Park in Sikkim as World Heritage Sites in July 2016 conventio...
25th July 2021 – UNESCO has inscribed the Rudreswara Temple (Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana on the List of World Heritage Sites. Note: There are 50 sites of India on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Important for the static portion of the IAS Exam, UNESCO World...
NEW DELHI, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Jaipur, known as the pink city of India, was declared as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday, officials said. "In yet another landmark achievement, India's nomination of the Jaipur...
Figure 1, view larger image Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka stand as a testament to India's ancient history and cultural heritage. Dating back to over 30,000 years, these rock shelters depict human life through intricate cave paintings, showcasing the da...
UK’s newest World Heritage site is known for its actively accumulating blanket bog landscape. (Image: Getty Images/Chunyip Wong) Europe’s largest expanse of blanket bog, thisScottishsite is a vital habitat for wildlife and a critical carbon sink. ...