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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

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India
Date of Inscription: 1993
Criteria: (ii)(iv)
Delhi
N28 35 36.0 E77 15 02.0
Ref: 232

Brief Description

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Justification for Inscription

The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii) and (iv).

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