Ajanta Caves, Buddhist caves in Sambhajinagar district, India.
Located along the Waghora River, the complex contains 29 rock-cut caves arranged in a horseshoe shape on a cliff face.
The caves were constructed in two phases, with the first phase dating back to the 2nd century BCE and the second phase completed between 460-480 CE.
The interior walls display extensive Buddhist paintings and sculptures depicting Buddha's life stories, religious teachings, and artistic traditions of ancient India.
The caves remain open from sunrise to sunset throughout the year, with guided tours available in multiple languages at the entrance.
The painters applied colors on multiple layers of plaster, creating detailed murals using natural minerals, plants, and animal products as pigments.
Location: Aurangabad district
Inception: 2 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 20.55342,75.70047
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:43
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