Similar Properties
| Name |
Elephanta Caves |
| Classification |
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| Country |
India |
| Address |
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| Overview |
The property is a Hindu cave temple constructed around the 7th century, located in Western India on Elephanta Island, 10 km east of Mumbai Harbor. It consists of seven caves. The three-headed Shiva standing 5.5 m high in the first cave is a masterpiece of Hindu sculpture. The condition of preservation is not good. |
| Designation |
World cultural heritage |
| Designation year |
1987 |
| Criteria |
(i)(iii) |
| Age |
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| Related homepage |
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/244/ |
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