World Heritage Sites
A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area with legal protection by an international convention administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- World Heritage Sites are designated by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
- The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity".
- To be selected, a World Heritage Site must be a somehow unique landmark which is geographically and historically identifiable and has special cultural or physical significance.
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Indian Heritage & Culture
- 1 Urban Town Planning during IVC
- 2 Cave Architecture in India
- 3 Dravidian Art and Culture: Role of Chola Dynasty
- 4 Indo-Islamic Architecture’s contribution to India’s Cultural Heritage
- 5 Swadeshi Movement: Fostering a Sense of National Pride and Unity
- 6 Impact of Sufi Movement on Indian Society
- 7 Impact of Second World War on Indian Nationalism
- 8 Evolution of Coinage System in India
- 9 Indian Renaissance: Causes and Significance
- 10 Contributions of India's Rich Scientific Heritage