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Posted 18 Mar 2024

Updated 28 Mar 2024

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  • 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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