tree roots above the caves create cracks and increase ... painting expert nominated by ICCROM between 1-9 December 2001. The mission examined the state of conservation of the mural paintings within ...

Aurangabad, renowned as the gateway to the ancient Ajanta and Ellora Caves, is a city steeped in history, culture, and ...

The cave also served as a monastery and meditation hall for monks. The artwork at Ajanta is considered a mastepiece of ancient Indian art, showcasing vibrant colours and detailed description of ...

Ajanta Caves are a must-visit for any art and ... built during this phase and many older ones were also refurbished. Cave 1 to 8, 11 and 14 to 29 are from this period. But it wasn’t the British ...

The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original ...