A memorable walk in Kanheri Caves in Mumbai
The Kanheri Caves in Mumbai date back to the 1st century BC. Built from natural basalt rock, there are around 110 caves. Some of them are complete, some half done and a few left mid-way through construction for varied reasons. The work done in these caves ranges from simple to intricate and helps determine the time when they were constructed based on the architecture. These contain Buddhist sculptures, carvings, paintings, and inscriptions.
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