Four More MP Heritage Sites Enter UNESCO Tentative List, State’s Tally Rises To 19
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Four more places of Madhya Pradesh including Ginnorgarh Fort, temple group of Chambal Valley (Morena), Udaigiri Caves and cave paintings have been included in the tentative list of UNESCO. This is a big achievement as it will provide a chance to the state to showcase its rich historical legacy before the world. Now, out of 78 tentative heritage sites, 19 are in MP.…
The Madhya Pradesh state has successfully added four more sites to the tentative list of UNESCO, bringing the total number of such sites to 19 out of the 78 tentative heritage sites.
Among these newly included locations are Ginnorgarh Fort in Sehore, the temple group of Chambal Valley in Morena, Udaigiri Caves near Vidisha, and the Bagh Cave paintings in Dhar. These additions highlight the rich historical legacy of the state, which has seen its tally of UNESCO heritage sites rise from 15 to 19.
The Ginnorgarh Fort showcases the unique Gond architecture and once served as the epicentre of the Gond dynasty activities. It is surrounded by four lakes, royal structures, and a comprehensive security wall.
The temple group of Chambal Valley in Morena district represents the medieval Nagar architecture style and is part of a large cluster of over 200 temples dating back to the 8th to 11th century. The Udaigiri Caves, situated near Vidisha, reflect the religious and political expressions of the Gupta era, featuring sandstone carvings and temples, including one with the carved statue of Varah avatar.
Finally, the Bagh Cave paintings in Dhar district, though the term 'cave' is misleading, are a collection of nine rock-cut monuments from around the 6th century AD. These rock-cut constructions are renowned for their murals depicting a royal courtroom, musicians, dances, and contemporary lifestyle.
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