Ajanta Caves - Wikipedia
The Ajanta Caves constitute ancient monasteries (Viharas) and worship-halls (Chaityas) of different Buddhist traditions carved into a 75-metre (246 ft) wall of rock. [8][9] The caves also …
Ajanta Caves | Location, History, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Ajanta Caves, Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries, located near Ajanta village, north-central Maharashtra state, western India, that are celebrated for their wall paintings.
Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta, considered masterpieces …
Ajanta - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 7, 2015 · Accorded UNESCO World Heritage site status in 1983 CE, the ancient name of the site is untraceable today. Its current name is derived from a neighbouring village, the local …
Ajanta Caves - Archaeological Survey of India
Instantly the discovery became very famous and Ajanta attained a very important tourist destination in the world. The caves, famous for its murals, are the finest surviving examples of …
Ajanta – Department of Tourism Maharashtra
The Ajanta Caves are one of the most famous historical sites in India. Located in the state of Maharashtra, they are a group of rock-cut caves known for their stunning paintings and …
Ajanta: The birthplace of Indian art - Google Arts & Culture
Fringed by wild foliage, Ajanta Caves are cut from the volcanic lava of the Deccan Trap. They are sprawled in a crescent formation in a ravine of the Sahyadris. The caves lie on the ancient …