Ajanta Caves
UNESCO Map
Description: The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. 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 of Buddhist religious art, have had a considerable artistic influence.
Date inscribed: 1983.0
Area in hectares: 8242
Category specified: Cultural
State: India
Region: Asia and the Pacific