Elephanta Caves
UNESCO Map
Description: The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave.
Date inscribed: 1987.0
Area in hectares: 0
Category specified: Cultural
State: India
Region: Asia and the Pacific