Ellora caves Ellora caves *UNESCO World heritage site Inscr

Ellora caves
Ellora caves *UNESCO World heritage site Inscription : 1983
(7thsession) name as inscribed on World heritage list region as
Classifiedbyd unesco ellora is an archaeological site 30 km(19mi)
From the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of maharashtra
Built by the rashtrakuta dynasty.well-known for its monumental
Caves,ellora is a World heritage site . [1] ellora represents the
Epiotome of Indian rock-cut architecture.The 34 ‘’caves ‘-actually
Structures excavated out of the vertical face of the charanandri hills.
Buddhist,hindu and jain rock –cut temples and viharas and mathas.
Were built between the 5th centure and 10th centure. The 12
30-34)caves,built in proximity,demonstrate the religious harmony
Prevalent during this period of Indian history- 40 kms. from
Aurangabad