Bhaja Caves

Entrance in chaityagriha, Bhaja Caves

One of the oldest Buddhist rock-cut structures in the world. 22 caves, created approximately in the 2nd century BC. Beautiful stone-carved facades, other values of art and history.

Karla Caves

Karla Caves, the most magnificent rock-cut chaitya in India. Note the ancient wooden details

This beautiful rock-cut temple complex includes the most beautiful prayer hall – chaitya – of Indian cave temples. Developed in 120 BC – the 10th century AD.

Gavi Gangadhareshwara

Mysterious discs of Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple in Bangalore

An unusual rock-cut Hindu temple from the 9th century. The Sun shines on the shrine only for a short while in the middle of January, shining on the Shivalinga.

Lonad Caves

Lonad Caves in Maharashtra, view of entrance portal

A small group of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves from the 5th century AD. Chapel – chaitya – contains valuable stone carvings.

Dinosaur Cove

Atlascopcosaurus loadsi, model in Jura Park, Poland

The richest find of dinosaur remnants in Australia. Here were discovered the first polar dinosaurs and the first southern tyrannosaurs.

Badami Cave Temples

Badami Cave 3 in India, entrance portal

A group of four beautiful rock-cut temples, made in the 6th – 7th centuries AD. Located in the ancient capital of Early Chalukyas. Art of temples witnesses the search for a distinct style.

Son Bhandar Caves

Two rock-cut chambers in India, near Rajgir. Contain undeciphered inscription, reportedly – a password to the cave with treasure.

Elephanta Caves

Inside the Great Cave, Elephanta Caves in India

Group of beautiful, five Hindu and two Buddhist rock-cut temples, built around the 5th – 8th century AD. Great Cave includes the famous sculpture of Trimurthi.

Nagarjuni Caves

Megalithic stairs and Gopi Cave, Nagarjuni caves

Some of the oldest rock-cut temples in India from the late 3rd century BC. Polished interiors contain ancient inscriptions.