Ladakh Declares 23 Heritage Sites as Protected Monuments
On 30th July 2026, Union Territory of Ladakh Declares 23 Heritage Sites as Protected Monuments to Safeguard Ladakh's Rich Cultural Legacy.
- The notification was approved by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, under Section 3(1) of the Jammu & Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, Samvat 1977 (1920 AD).
- The notified sites represent a wide cross-section of Ladakh’s civilizational history, including prehistoric rock art, medieval fortifications, and ancient Buddhist monastic heritage.
23 Protected Heritage Sites
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Category |
Key Notified Sites |
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Ancient Forts & Palaces |
Tingmosgang Fort, Sumoor Fort, Dechen Tsomo Khar (Fort). |
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Petroglyph Sites |
Prehistoric rock art sites at Sharnos, Domkhar, Lehdo, Alchi, Murgi, and Mangmore .... |
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