DYK Taj Mahal is the most searched UNESCO World Heritage Site; here's list of top 10
2 years, 7 months ago

DYK Taj Mahal is the most searched UNESCO World Heritage Site; here's list of top 10

India TV News  

Taj Mahal, the magnificent white marble monument continues to charm visitors with its grandeur. UNESCO's World Heritage list features 1,154 cultural, natural and mixed properties. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage". In January 2022, Raj Kumar Patel, Superintending Archaeologist of ASI, Agra Circle, said mentioned that 10, 000 people visited the Taj Mahal on a single Saturday., Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and was built by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his wife Mumtaz Mahal after her demise in 1631. The top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of interest are: 1.

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Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb
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Fears Taj Mahal has been damaged in flooding as water leaks into central tomb

The Independent  

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World Heritage Day 2024: Five offbeat heritage sites in India you need to visit
8 months ago

World Heritage Day 2024: Five offbeat heritage sites in India you need to visit

India TV News  

World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on April 18th to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting our cultural and natural heritage. As we look forward to World Heritage Day in 2024, let's take a journey through some offbeat heritage sites in India that are a must-visit for all history lovers and travel enthusiasts. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh: …

World Heritage Day: Entry free to centrally protected monuments on April 18
8 months ago

World Heritage Day: Entry free to centrally protected monuments on April 18

Hindustan Times  

There will be no entry charge at centrally protected monuments on World Heritage Day, on Thursday. In Agra, there are three world heritage sites recognised by UNESCO namely Agra Fort, Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, 40 km from the city. “All monuments where entry is ticketed, will have free entry on World Heritage Day on Thursday. Special children from Tears …

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit
1 year, 8 months ago

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit

Hindustan Times  

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit India is home to some of the most iconic monuments in the world, and on World Heritage Day, it's worth. India is home to some of the most iconic monuments in the world, and on World Heritage Day, it's worth exploring the top six heritage monuments you must …

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit
1 year, 8 months ago

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit

Hindustan Times  

World Heritage Day 2023: Top heritage sites in India you must visit India is home to some of the most iconic monuments in the world, and on World Heritage Day, it's worth exploring the top six heritage monuments you must visit.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout World Heritage Day, also known as International Day for …

Five of 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India| Photos
2 years, 4 months ago

Five of 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India| Photos

Hindustan Times  

Five of 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India| Photos Of 40 World Heritage Sites located in India consisting of 32 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed-criteria site, here are five architectural marvels.. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Taj Mahal, which has been counted as one of the seven wonders of the world, is among …

World Heritage Day 2022: In Pics, 10 Must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites
2 years, 8 months ago

World Heritage Day 2022: In Pics, 10 Must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites

News 18  

The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is celebrated across the world every year on April 18. Here are 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Taj Mahal, India One of the most renowned symbols of love in the world, this ivory-white tomb was empowered by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to hold the mausoleum of his …

Debunking an urban myth about Taj Mahal
2 years, 9 months ago

Debunking an urban myth about Taj Mahal

The Hindu  

A monument of national importance, the Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The point hammered home was that unlike the Prime Minister who had showered flower petals on sanitation workers, Shah Jahan had chopped off the hands of those who had built the Taj Mahal. The uniqueness of Taj Mahal lies in some truly remarkable innovations carried out …

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