Jogighopa Cave Temples

In Jogighopa are found the only medieval rock-cut architecture in Assam – five small chambers, made for Buddhist meditation in the 7th – 10th c AD.

Gorakhgad Caves

Two rock-cut medieval Hindu temples near the top of inaccessible, ancient Gorakhgad hill fort.

Ankai-Tankai Caves

A group of 10 – 11 rock-cut Jain and Hindu temples. These temples were made in the 10th – 13th century AD and some have exquisite stone carvings.

Megaliths

Mnajdra, lower temple. Such structures were created long before Stonehenge and Egyptian pyramids

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Archaeological wonders 🢖 Megaliths Category Megaliths Described megaliths What is included in this category? Definitions One of the most fascinating groups of archaeological monuments is prehistoric structures made of stones or soil – megaliths, cairns, and petroforms. One of the keys to their popularity is that they are widespread in Western Europe, the birthplace of […]

Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia

Saspol Caves, paintings of Buddhist pantheon, India

Wondermondo 🢖 Lists and articles 🢖 Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia Publication Ancient and medieval Indian cave paintings – online encyclopedia   In short A rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years, Indian art’s origins can be traced back to Indian cave paintings and rock-cut structures that reflect the ingenuity and skill of their masters. Wondermondo […]

Gorakhgad hill fort

Gorakhgad cliff, Maharashtra

A nearly inaccessible medieval Maratha hill fort with remnants of fortifications, rock-cut steps.