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Study says Machu Picchu's Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): While the ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is known to be one of the best architectural achievements of man, researchers also believe that its construction is due to geological faults that lie beneath the site.
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Pack your bags for Spain: 2019's best country to visit
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 6 (ANI): Wondering where to land next? Well, how about a country which has over 3000 miles of coastline, about 48 UNESCO World Heritage sites and has been described as the best country to visit in the world?
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Rajnath Singh, Gehlot expresses happiness after Jaipur declared as 'World
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed their happiness over Jaipur being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site on Saturday.
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PM Modi hails UNESCO's move to declare Jaipur 'World Heritage Site'
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed his happiness over Jaipur being declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Yogyakarta [Indonesia], Jun 21 (ANI): The beautiful Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, bustling with cultural centres, is famed for its two historical temples- Borobudur and Prambanan- both on the recommended must-see places for visitors.
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Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla explores areas for cooperation w
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Feb 20 (ANI): Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla engaged in discussions surrounding opportunities for bilateral cooperation with India in areas such as heritage conservation, eco-tourism and agriculture. The RCU comes to India as part of a high-level delegat
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'Pooja' in Taj Mahal in protest against 'namaz'
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Nov 18 (ANI): Rashtriya Bajrang Dal's (RBD) women wing activists on Sunday performed 'aarti' and sprinkled 'Gangajal' in the Taj Mahal in protest against alleged violation of the Archeological Survey of India's (ASI) norms, which, among other things, restrict th
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Who's in-charge of Taj Mahal, SC questions UP govt
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for its failure in preserving the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal.
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To protect Taj Mahal, UP files draft vision document in SC
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday submitted its draft vision document to the Supreme Court on the restoration of Taj Mahal. The state government assured the Apex Court that it will take several steps for the conservation of the heritage structure. Read More
Taj Mahal: UP submits vision document to SC
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday submitted its draft vision document to the Supreme Court on the restoration of Taj Mahal. The state government assured the Apex Court that it will take several steps for the conserv
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Mumbai's Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble now UNESCO world heritage site
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 30(ANI): After Elephanta Caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), now Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco buildings in the Fort area have been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Would support CM Yogi to demolish Taj Mahal: Azam Khan
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Rampur(Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Thursday stated that the Taj Mahal is a Shiv Temple and that he would support Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in demolishing it.
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