The 18th April is UNESCO World Heritage Day.
Projects, events and exhibitions take place annually all over the world to
raise awareness of World Heritage sites. Activities are often themed, and in
past years these have included agriculture, science, industry, and religious
places.
The theme of World heritage
Day 2011 is “The Cultural of Water”.
World
Heritage Properties in India
Cultural
1.
Agra Fort, Uttar
Pradesh (1983)
2.
Ajanta Caves,
Maharashtra (1983)
3.
Buddhist Monuments at
Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh (1989)
4.
Champaner-Pavagadh
Archaeological Park, Gujarat (2004)
5.
Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Maharashtra (2004)
6.
Churches and Convents
of Goa, Goa (1986)
7.
Elephanta Caves,
Maharashtra (1987)
8.
Ellora Caves,
Maharashtra (1983)
9.
Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar
Pradesh (1986)
10. Great Living Chola Temples, Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram
and Darasuram, Tamil Nadu (1987)
11. Group of Monuments at Hampi, Karnataka (1986)
12. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu (1984)
13. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal, Karnataka (1987)
14. Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
15. Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Madhya Pradesh (1986)
16. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, Bihar (2002)
17. Mountain Railways of India, Darjeeling, West Bengal (1999); Nilgiri,
Tamil Nadu (2005); Kalka Shimla, Himachal Pradesh (2008)
18. Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
19. Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007)
20. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh (2003)
21. Sun Temple, Konârak, Orissa (1984)
22. Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh (1983)
23. The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, Rajasthan (2010)
Natural
24. Kaziranga National Park (1985)
25. Keoladeo National Park (1985)
26. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
27. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)
28. Sundarbans National Park (1987)
Intersted Links : www.unesco.org Archaeologivcal
Survey Of India
