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    Six heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO’s tentative list

    Posted 18 Mar 2024

    Updated 28 Mar 2024

    1 min read

    • Inclusion in tentative list is first step towards nominating a site for inscription on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List
      • World heritage is designation for places of outstanding universal value to humanity.

     

    Sites on UNESCO’s Tentative List

    Description

    Gwalior Fort
    • Completed in 8th century AD by Raja Surya Sena, consisting of Man Mandir Palace, Gujari Mahal, Sas Bahu temples etc.
    Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur
    • Underground water management system, built by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan during Jahangir’s reign. 
    • Based on Persian qanat approach
    Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley
    • Rock art in hilly areas of Vindhyan, Satpura, and Kaimur ranges.
    Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur
    • Lord Shiva temple, built during 11th century under Raja Bhoj.
    • Built in Bhumija style (evolved form of Nagara style during Paramara period).
    Gond Monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla
    • Architectural complexes built by Gond rulers consisting of Moti Mahal, Raibhagat ki Kothi, Begum Mahal etc.
    The Historical Ensemble of Dhamnar
    • Rock cut site consisting of 51 monolithic Buddhist caves (5th-7th century CE) and hindu temple complex (Dharmarajeshwara temple). 
    • Tags :
    • UNESCO’s tentative list
    • Heritage Sites of Madhya Pradesh
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