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Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in India, inscribed in 1986.

The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between

The temples at Khajuraho were built during the Chandella dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into three distinct groups and belong to two different religions – Hinduism and Jainism. They strike a perfect balance between architecture and sculpture. The Temple of Kandariya is decorated with a profusion of sculptures that are among the greatest masterpieces of Indian art.

Country
India
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1986
UNESCO reference
240
Area
0 ha

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