Unesco designation: 2016 Established in the 5th century CE, Nalanda was a premier Buddhist monastic university, and the most ancient university in the Indian subcontinent, attracting scholars worldwide. One of the world’s first residential universities, it had over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Source link
CNN — The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are “in danger”, a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world’s largest coral reef system. In a new UN-backed report released on Monday, the scientists said that the reef is facing major threats due … Read more
The Ellora Caves are also situated in the Aurangabad district of the state and is at a distance of only 100 kilometres from the Ajanta Caves. (Image credit: Tarun Bhardwaj/ Financial Express Online) As we celebrate World Heritage Day today, it is worth recalling some of the most marvellous heritage sites in the state of … Read more