World Heritage Sites
A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
- The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity".
- To be selected, a World Heritage Site must be a somehow unique landmark which is geographically and historically identifiable and has special cultural or physical significance.
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Indian Heritage & Culture
- 1 Urbanization and Architecture during Indus Valley Civilization
- 2 Development of Vihara & Chaitya Architecture
- 3 Jain Architecture: Regional Influence and Features
- 4 Buddhist & Jain Architecture
- 5 Development of Rock-Cut Architecture
- 6 Major Styles of Sculpture and Foreign Influences
- 7 Temple Architecture & Medieval Society
- 8 Vedic Society and its Continuity
- 9 Syncretism, Mysticism, and Social Impact
- 10 Modern Social Reform Movements
