Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram

One of the holiest Shiva temples that represents akasha – aether. Ancient temple, it is known that it has been renovated in the 5th century and around 1213.

Edakkal Caves

Cave with unusual archaeological monument: 6 – 8 thousand years old petroglyphs that resemble ancient writing.

Sarnath

One of holiest sites for Buddhism, it is here that Buddha gave his first sermon. It contains numerous ancient and contemporary monasteries and temples, including Dhamek Stupa (500 AD), Chaukandi Stupa (the 4th – 6th centuries) and others.

Kushinagar

This is one of the most important Buddhist sites, it is here that Gautama Buddha died. It consists of numerous monuments, including Makutabandhana hill, the site of Buddha’s cremation.

Nalanda Monastery

Important Buddhist monastery and learning centre in 427 – 1197 AD, one of the first great universities of the world. Complex of amazing buildings built from red brick. Most prominent remnant is the pyramid shaped Sariputta Stupa.

Aihole Temple City

Group of more than 125 Hindu temples from the 7th century in various styles. Considered to be a laboratory of architectural and artistic experiments where the glorious Chalukyan style was created.

Chittorgarh

Ancient fortifications with 13 km long walls enclose an area 280 ha in size. Structures have been built in dramatic natural settings with tall cliffs. Constructed in the 7th century AD.

Madjedbebe rock shelter

The shelter contains finds of the oldest known humans in Australia, 65,000 years old. Site contains the world’s oldest ground-edge axes and is adorned with some 1000 Aboriginal paintings.

Wary Bay rock art

Impressive indigenous rock art with first contact art and Wandjina figures.

Mulka’s Cave

Cave – grotto under giant granite monolith. Contains 452 drawings – Aboriginal art from around 4500 BC and more recently. Most of the images are hands.