List of rock cut architecture and sculptures
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List of described rock cut architecture and sculptures
Here are listed rock cut architecture and sculptures described in this website.
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| No | Name | Country, region | Build time | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Ajanta Caves | India, Maharashtra | 2nd c. BC - 480 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 1 |
| 32 | Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple | India, Maharashtra | 550 - 1000 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 1 |
| 33 | Barabar Caves | India, Bihar | 3rd c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 34 | Nagarjuni Caves | India, Bihar | 3rd c. BC | Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 35 | Elephanta Caves | India, Maharashtra | 5 - 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 2 |
| 36 | Son Bhandar Caves | India, Bihar | 3 - 4 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology, Unexplained | 8 |
| 37 | Badami Cave Temples | India, Karnataka | 6 - 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 4 |
| 40 | Karla Caves | India, Maharashtra | 120 BC - 10 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 2 |
| 41 | Bhaja Caves | India, Maharashtra | 2 c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 3 |
| 42 | Bedse Caves | India, Maharashtra | 1 c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 43 | Varaha Cave Temple | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 44 | Yali Mandapam - Tiger Cave | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 45 | Atiranachanda Mandapam | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 46 | Krishna Mandapam | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 47 | Ramanuja Mandapam | India, Tamil Nadu | 640 - 674 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 48 | Mahishasura Mardini Cave | India, Tamil Nadu | ? | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 49 | Koneri Mandapam | India, Tamil Nadu | 6 - 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 50 | Lalitankura Pallavesvara Griham | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 51 | Pandav Leni Caves | India, Maharashtra | 1 c. BC - 12 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 52 | Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves | India, Orissa | 1 c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 53 | Kanheri Caves | India, Maharashtra | 1 c. BC - 9 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 54 | Bagh Caves | India, Madhya Pradesh | 4 - 6 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 55 | Pitalkhora Caves | India, Maharashtra | 250 BC - 4 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 56 | Ravana Phadi, Aihole | India, Karnataka | 550 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 57 | Aurangabad Caves | India, Maharashtra | 2 - 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 58 | Adivaraha Cave Temple | India, Tamil Nadu | 630 - 668 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 60 | Ankai-Tankai Caves | India, Maharashtra | 10 - 13 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 61 | Gorakhgad Caves | India, Maharashtra | ? | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 64 | Jogighopa Cave Temples | India, Assam | 650 - 900 AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 65 | Buddhist temple of Aragada Hill | India, Orissa | ? | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 67 | Sittanavasal Cave | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 - 10 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 4 |
| 68 | Melakkoil - Kudumiyanmalai Cave Temple | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 69 | Undavalli Caves | India, Andhra Pradesh | 4 - 5 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 70 | Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram | India, Tamil Nadu | 8 c. AD, 16 - 18 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 71 | Thirunadhikkara Cave Temple | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 - 8 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 73 | Pandav Caves, Pachmarhi | India, Madhya Pradesh | 7 - 8 c. AD | Art, History, Archaeology, Geology | 8 |
| 74 | Thanale Caves | India, Maharashtra | 2 - 3 c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 75 | Karsamble Caves | India, Maharashtra | 2 c. BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 76 | Saspol Caves | India, Jammu and Kashmir | 13 - 15 c. AD | Art, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 78 | Malayadipatti rock-cut Hindu temples | India, Tamil Nadu | 8 - 9 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 80 | Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave | India, Chhattisgarh | 300 BC | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 83 | Kuda Caves | India, Maharashtra | 1 c. BC - 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 84 | Lenyadri Caves, Junnar | India, Maharashtra | 1 - 3 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 85 | Manmod Caves, Junnar | India, Maharashtra | 1 - 11 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 86 | Shivneri Caves, Junnar | India, Maharashtra | 1 - 3 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 87 | Tulja Lena, Junnar | India, Maharashtra | 1 - 3 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 8 |
| 88 | Panhale Kaji (Panhale Kazi) | India, Maharashtra | 3 - 14 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 6 |
| 89 | Tabo Caves | India, Himachal Pradesh | ? | Art, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 103 | Lonad Caves | India, Maharashtra | 5 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 7 |
| 104 | Gavi Gangadhareshwara | India, Karnataka | 9 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 5 |
| 105 | Mahakali Caves or Kondivita Caves | India, Maharashtra | 1 - 6 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 9 |
| 195 | Dwarfie Stane | United Kingdom, Scotland, Orkney Islands | 3000 - 2500 BC | Archeology, Visual, Unexplained | 5 |
| 252 | Masroor Rock Cut Temples (Masrur Temples) | India, Himachal Pradesh | 8 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 4 |
| 253 | Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram | India, Tamil Nadu | 7 c. AD | Art, Architecture, History, Archaeology | 2 |
| 298 | Aramu Muru - the mystical portal | Peru, Puno | ? | Archaeology, History, Unexplained | 5 |
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Badami Cave Temples
Badami Cave 3 in India, entrance portal.
Wikimedia Commons, Dinesh Kannambadi, CC BY-SA 3.0
The first ruler of the Early Chalukya dynasty, Pulakesi I established a new capital for his kingdom sometime around 540 AD. This city was located at the mouth of steep ravine and initially was named Vatapi. Nowadays it is known as Badami.
Great kingdom needed outstanding sanctuaries. Badami Chalukyas built Badami Cave Temples – some of the most exquisite Indian rock-cut temples.
22 August 2010 Gatis Pāvils