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Elephanta Caves

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India
Date of Inscription: 1987
Criteria: (i)(iii)
Maharashtra State, District Kolaba (Island of Elephanta)
N18 58 00 E72 56 09
Ref: 244rev

Brief Description

The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.

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