Some world heritage sites , world heritage sites in india,also in Rajasthan

1. World Heritage Sites
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
It Is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). Its purpose is to contribute to peace and
security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture.
•It was founded on 4November 1946.
•UNESCO has 195 member states and nine associate members.
•It selects the heritage sites from all around the world and help the countries to develop and protect
them.
•It also classify them in to different categories like- manmade, natural etc.
•It has registered 1007 world heritage sites including 779-cultural and 197-natural sites.
UNESCO

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World Heritage Site
A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO
as of special cultural or physical significance . The list is
maintained by the international World Heritage Programme
administered by the World Heritage Committee, composed
of 21 UNESCO member states which are elected by the
General Assembly
•As of 2002, 1007 sites are listed: 779 cultural, 197 natural, and 31 mixed
properties.
•India has 32 registered proprties.

4. Some
World Heritage Sites

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Map showing sites across the world

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Great Barrier Reef
The site of remarkable beauty.

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Great Barrier Reef
• The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable
variety and beauty on the north-east coast of
Australia.
• Contains the world’s largest collection of
coral reefs, with 400 types of coral and 1,500
species of fish.
• Declared as a World Heritage Site in 1981
under the ‘natural’ category.
• Coves an area of 348,000 square kilometres
along the 250 km long offshore.
• Some poets and geologist also describe it as
the most beautiful place on the earth.

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Gondwana Rainforests
The jungle of the dreams.

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Gondwana Rainforests
• Comprising several protected areas, is
situated predominantly along the Great
Escarpment on Australia’s east coast.
• The outstanding geological features displayed
around shield volcanic craters.
• Includes high number of rare and threatened
rainforest species are of international
significance for science and conservation.
• Declared as a World Heritage Site in 1981
under the ‘natural’ category.
• It covers Approximately 14,000ha area.

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Christ the Redeemer (statue)
A symbol of Brazilian Christianity.

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Christ the Redeemer
• A statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro –
Brazil.
• Created by French sculptor Paul and built by
the Brazilian engineer Silva Costa.
• weight- 635 metric tons and is located at
the peak of the 700-metre mountain
overlooking the city of Rio.
• Completed on October 12, 1931 and
declared world heritage site in October 12,
2006.
• One of the Seven Wonders of the world.

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The Great Wall of China
The great barrier.

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Great wall of china
•Built along an east-to-west line across the historical
northern borders of China to protect from Mongol.
• It was built in 220–260 BC by Qin, the First
emperor of China and completed by emperors of
Ming dynasty.
• The other purposes of Wall was to put import
duties on goods transported along the Silk Road.
• Lead to regulation and encouragement of trade
and the control of immigration.
• It is the longest and the biggest structure ever
made by the human.
• It is also one of the Seven Wonders of the world.

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Colosseum
An iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.

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Colosseum
• An elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the
city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone.
• It is the largest amphitheatre in the world, and
is considered one of the greatest works of
architecture and engineering.
• It could hold 50,000 - 80,000 spectators and
was used for gladiatorial contests, mock sea
battles and animal hunts.
• In the 21st century it stays partially ruined
because of damage caused by server
earthquakes.
• It is one of Rome's most popular tourist
attraction and a world heritage site.

16. Welcometo
India
Namaskar !!

17. Introduction
India is a land of rich cultural
heritage and monuments.
India is the biggest and
most ancient experiment
where almost all racial and
ethnic groups of the world
have met and mixed.

18. HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA
• India has rich heritage of Rock
paintings (older than 550 B.C.)
• Cave paintings in Ajanta and
Ellora testify love of God
• Might monuments like TAJ and
LAL kila are important part of
Indian heritage.
• The beautiful temples glorifies
the Indian heritage.

19. Heritage sites in India

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Agra Fort

21. Agra Fort
•Founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar on the
right bank of the Yamuna.
•Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the
important 16th-century Mughal monument known
as the Red Fort of Agra.
•This powerful fortress of red sandstone is
enclosed in its 2.5-km-long walls, the imperial
city of the Mughal rulers.
•The walls have two gates, the Delhi Gate and the
Amar Singh Gate.
•It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the
Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah
Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas;
and two very beautiful mosques.

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Ajanta Caves

23. Ajanta caves
•The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta
date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.
During the Gupta period.
•The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta,
considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious
art.
•Caves are generally decorated with painted or
sculpted figures.
•The wall painting, profuse and sensitive,
constitutes, no doubt, the most striking artistic
achievement of Ajanta.

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Ellora Caves

25. Ellora caves
•These 34 monasteries and temples,
extending over more than 2 km, were dug
side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff,in
Maharashtra.
•Dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the
civilization of ancient India to life.
•Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and
a technological exploit but, with its
sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism
and Jainism.
•It illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was
characteristic of ancient India.

26. More Heritage Sites
TAJ MAHAL RED FORT
•Located in AGRA.
•350 Years old monument.
•Symbol of love.
•Located in New-Delhi.
•Symbol of Mugal power.
•Constructed by Shajaha.

27. More Heritage Sites
QUTB MINAR JANTAR MANTAR
•72.5 m height, 2.5m diameter.
•lies in eastern part of Lalkot
•Constructed by Iltutmish .
•Astronomical observation site built
in the early 18th century.
•Located in Jaipur.
•Set of 20 main fixed instruments.

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Rajasthan

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Rajasthan
Introduction
Rajasthan has artistic and
cultural traditions which reflect
the ancient Indian way of life.
Rajasthan as had a glorious history. It is known for many brave
kings, their deeds; and their interest in art and architecture. It was
also called Rajputana (the country of the Rajputs).

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Rajasthani Heritage
Architecture
•Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, temples and havelis.
•Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Mirpur Jain Temple,
Chittorgarh Fort, Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the
architectural heritage.
• Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a
type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue.
•At Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake is
exquisite.
•Jain ,Dilwara temples of Mount Abu, Mirpur JainTemple of
Mirpur, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near
Udaipur, Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer
and Kumbhalgarh, Lodarva Jain temples and Bhandasar
Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples of world class
architecture.

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Rajasthani heritage
Arts and crafts
•Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious
stones and handicrafts, and for its traditional and
colorful art.
•Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and
bright colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints,
Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zari
embroidery are major export products from
Rajasthan.

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Close look at Rajasthani forts
Amber fort
•Amber Palace is located in Amer, a town with an area of 4 square kilometres
from Jaipur, Rajasthan.
•Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area.
• The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja
Man Singh.
•Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and
series of gates and cobbled paths.

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Close look at Rajasthani forts
Chittorgarh Fort
• One of the largest forts in India and a World Heritage Site.
• Popularly known as Chittor, was the capital of Mewar and is today situated in Chittorgarh
City.
• It was initially ruled by Guhilot and later by Sisodias the Suryavanshi clans
of Chattari Rajputs,
•It sprawls majestically over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha
(691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River.
•The fort precinct with an evocative history is studded with a series of historical palaces,
gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers.
•These monumental ruins have inspired the imagination of tourists and writers
Chittorgarh Fort

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Close look at Rajasthani forts
Kumbhalgarh Fort
• Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan state in western India.
• Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar.
• It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.
• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
•Built on a hilltop 1100 metres above sea level, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter
walls that extend 36 kilometres
Kumbhalgarh Fort

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Close look at Rajasthani forts
Ranthambore Fort
•lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur.
• the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur until the time
of India's Independence.
• It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical developments
of Rajasthan.
•The fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir dev of the Chauhandynasty.
Ranthambore Fort

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