23.6.14

Rani-Ki-Vav :World Heritage Site


The splendour and intricacy of the 11th century Rani-ki-Vav in Patan will now enthrall the world.
Unesco’s world heritage committee (WHC) in Doha at its 38th session inscribed the stepwell of the Solanki era as a world heritage site on Sunday. Rani-ki-Vav will be Gujarat’s second world heritage property to be placed on Unesco’s coveted list after Champaner-Pavagadh archaeological park.
“Unesco has recognized this masterpiece as an exceptional example of technological development in utilizing ground water resources in a single component, water management system and it illustrates the exceptional capacity to break large spaces into smaller volumes following ideal aesthetic proportions,“ culture ministry said in a statement on Sunday

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