UNESCO World Heritage Site

Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Humayun's Tomb, Delhi is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, inscribed in 1993.

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.

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.

Country
India
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1993
UNESCO reference
232
Area
27.04 ha

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