New Madhya Pradesh Heritage Sites in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage : 19 Mar 2024

Several new heritage sites from Madhya Pradesh have earned a spot on UNESCO's tentative list.

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Several new heritage sites from Madhya Pradesh have earned a spot on UNESCO’s tentative list.

Location	Key Points:
Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh	Constructed in the 8th century, rooted in the Tomar dynasty’s legacy. Positioned atop a steep sandstone hill. Naturally fortified position. Blend of Rajput, Mughal, and Hindu architectural styles.
Group of Dhamnar Caves, Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh	Situated on a hill close to the village of Dhamnar Rock-cut complex with 51 caves of various sizes. Carved into a laterite hill..
Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur, Raisen District, Madhya Pradesh	Founded by Raja Bhoj in the 11th century AD.
Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Madhya Pradesh	Located within the Daraki-Chattan cave of Indragarh hill. Over 500 cupules (artificially made depressions on rock surfaces) on cave walls
Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur District, Madhya Pradesh	An example of Mughal era’s engineering prowess. Showcases intricate underground water management techniques.