World heritage sites in india

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In 1972, 'Convention concerning the protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage' was created by the General Conference of UNESCO .

The List of recorded sites on the World Heritage stands at 812 which include both cultural and natural wonders. These include 628 cultural, 160 natural and 24 mixed properties in 137 state parties.

The main objectives of the convention were :

1. To define the World Heritage in both cultural and natural aspects.

2. To enlist Sites and Monuments from the member countries which are of exceptional interest and universal value the protection of which is the concern of all mankind.

3. To promote co-operation among all Nations and people to contribute for the protection of these universal treasures intact for future generations.

India is an active member State on the World Heritage from 1977 and has been working in close co-operation with other International agencies like ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) and ICCROM (International Centre for the study of Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property).

There are 27 World Heritage Properties in India out of which 22 are Cultural Properties and 5 are Natural Properties.

Indian sites in World heritage list:

Cultural wonders-

1. Ellora Caves (1983)

2. Agra fort (1983)

3. Ajanta caves (1983)

4. Taj Mahal (1983)

5. Sun Temple, Konarak (1984)

6. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)

7. Fatehpur Sikri (1986)

8. Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)

9. Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)

10. Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)

11. Great living Chola Temple(1987)

12. Elephant caves (1987)

13. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)

14. Buddhist monuments at Sanchi (1989)

15. Humayun’s Tomb (1993)

16. Qutb Minar and its monuments, Delhi (1993)

17. Mountain Railways of India (1999)

18. Mahabodhi Temple complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)

19. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)

20. Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)

21. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus(2004)

22. Red Fort Complex (2007)

Natural Wonders-

1. Kaziranga National Park (1985)

2. Keoladeo National Park (1985)

3. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)

4. Nanda Devi and Valley of flowers National Parks (1988)

5. Sundarbans National Park (1987)