World Heritage Sites

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

It Is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN). Its purpose is to contribute to peace and

security by promoting international collaboration through education, science, and culture.

•It was founded on 4November 1946.

•UNESCO has 195 member states and nine associate members.

•It selects the heritage sites from all around the world and help the countries to develop and protect

them.

•It also classify them in to different categories like- manmade, natural etc.

•It has registered 1007 world heritage sites including 779-cultural and 197-natural sites.

UNESCO

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World Heritage Site

A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance . The list is maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 UNESCO member states which are elected by the General Assembly

•As of 2002, 1007 sites are listed: 779 cultural, 197 natural, and 31 mixed properties.•India has 32 registered proprties.

Some World Heritage Sites

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Map showing sites across the world

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Great Barrier ReefThe site of remarkable beauty.

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Great Barrier Reef

• The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia.

• Contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral and 1,500 species of fish.

• Declared as a World Heritage Site in 1981 under the ‘natural’ category.

• Coves an area of 348,000 square kilometres along the 250 km long offshore.

• Some poets and geologist also describe it as the most beautiful place on the earth.

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Gondwana RainforestsThe jungle of the dreams.

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Gondwana Rainforests

• Comprising several protected areas, is situated predominantly along the Great Escarpment on Australia’s east coast.

• The outstanding geological features displayed around shield volcanic craters.

• Includes high number of rare and threatened rainforest species are of international significance for science and conservation.

• Declared as a World Heritage Site in 1981 under the ‘natural’ category.

• It covers Approximately 14,000ha area.

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Christ the Redeemer (statue)A symbol of Brazilian Christianity.

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Christ the Redeemer

• A statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro –Brazil.

• Created by French sculptor Paul and built by the Brazilian engineer Silva Costa.

• weight- 635 metric tons and is located at the peak of the 700-metre mountain overlooking the city of Rio.

• Completed on October 12, 1931 and declared world heritage site in October 12, 2006.

• One of the Seven Wonders of the world.

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The Great Wall of ChinaThe great barrier.

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Great wall of china

•Built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect from Mongol.

• It was built in 220–260 BC by Qin, the First emperor of China and completed by emperors of Ming dynasty.

• The other purposes of Wall was to put import duties on goods transported along the Silk Road.

• Lead to regulation and encouragement of trade and the control of immigration.

• It is the longest and the biggest structure ever made by the human.

• It is also one of the Seven Wonders of the world.

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ColosseumAn iconic symbol of Imperial Rome.

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Colosseum

• An elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone.

• It is the largest amphitheatre in the world, and is considered one of the greatest works of architecture and engineering.

• It could hold 50,000 - 80,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial contests, mock sea battles and animal hunts.

• In the 21st century it stays partially ruined because of damage caused by server earthquakes.

• It is one of Rome's most popular tourist attraction and a world heritage site.

WelcometoIndia

Namaskar !!

Introduction

India is a land of rich cultural

heritage and monuments.

India is the biggest and

most ancient experiment

where almost all racial and

ethnic groups of the world have met and mixed.

HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA

• India has rich heritage of Rock

paintings (older than 550 B.C.)

• Cave paintings in Ajanta and

Ellora testify love of God

• Might monuments like TAJ and

LAL kila are important part of

Indian heritage.

• The beautiful temples glorifies the Indian heritage.

Heritage sites in India

INDIA

Agra Fort

Agra Fort

•Founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar on the

right bank of the Yamuna.

•Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the

important 16th-century Mughal monument known

as the Red Fort of Agra.

•This powerful fortress of red sandstone is

enclosed in its 2.5-km-long walls, the imperial

city of the Mughal rulers.

•The walls have two gates, the Delhi Gate and the

Amar Singh Gate.

•It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the

Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah

Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas;

and two very beautiful mosques.

INDIA

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta caves

•The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta

date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C.

During the Gupta period.

•The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta,

considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious

art.

•Caves are generally decorated with painted or

sculpted figures.

•The wall painting, profuse and sensitive,

constitutes, no doubt, the most striking artistic

achievement of Ajanta.

INDIA

Ellora Caves

Ellora caves

•These 34 monasteries and temples,

extending over more than 2 km, were dug

side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff,in

Maharashtra.

•Dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the

civilization of ancient India to life.

•Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and

a technological exploit but, with its

sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism

and Jainism.

•It illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was

characteristic of ancient India.

More Heritage Sites

TAJ MAHAL RED FORT

•Located in AGRA.•350 Years old monument.•Symbol of love.

•Located in New-Delhi.•Symbol of Mugal power.•Constructed by Shajaha.

More Heritage Sites

QUTB MINAR JANTAR MANTAR

•72.5 m height, 2.5m diameter.•lies in eastern part of Lalkot•Constructed by Iltutmish .

•Astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century.•Located in Jaipur.•Set of 20 main fixed instruments.

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Rajasthan

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Rajasthan

Introduction

Rajasthan has artistic and

cultural traditions which reflect

the ancient Indian way of life.

Rajasthan as had a glorious history. It is known for many brave

kings, their deeds; and their interest in art and architecture. It was

also called Rajputana (the country of the Rajputs).

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Rajasthani Heritage

Architecture•Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, temples and havelis.

•Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Mirpur Jain Temple,

Chittorgarh Fort, Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the

architectural heritage.

• Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a

type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue.

•At Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake is

exquisite.

•Jain ,Dilwara temples of Mount Abu, Mirpur JainTemple of

Mirpur, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near

Udaipur, Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer

and Kumbhalgarh, Lodarva Jain temples and Bhandasar

Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples of world class

architecture.

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Rajasthani heritage

Arts and crafts

•Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts, and for its traditional and colorful art. •Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints and Zariembroidery are major export products from Rajasthan.

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Close look at Rajasthani forts

Amber fort

•Amber Palace is located in Amer, a town with an area of 4 square kilometresfrom Jaipur, Rajasthan. •Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area.• The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh.•Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths.

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Close look at Rajasthani forts

Chittorgarh Fort• One of the largest forts in India and a World Heritage Site.• Popularly known as Chittor, was the capital of Mewar and is today situated in ChittorgarhCity. • It was initially ruled by Guhilot and later by Sisodias the Suryavanshi clans of Chattari Rajputs, •It sprawls majestically over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. •The fort precinct with an evocative history is studded with a series of historical palaces, gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers. •These monumental ruins have inspired the imagination of tourists and writers

Chittorgarh Fort

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Close look at Rajasthani forts

Kumbhalgarh Fort• Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan state in western India.• Birthplace of Maharana Pratap, the great king and warrior of Mewar. • It is the most important fort in Mewar after Chittaurgarh.• Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.•Built on a hilltop 1100 metres above sea level, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 kilometres

Kumbhalgarh Fort

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Close look at Rajasthani forts

Ranthambore Fort •lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the town of Sawai Madhopur.• the park being the former hunting grounds of the Maharajahs of Jaipur until the time of India's Independence.• It is a formidable fort having been a focal point of the historical developments of Rajasthan. •The fort is known for the glory and valor of Hammir dev of the Chauhandynasty.

Ranthambore Fort

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