ASI to Seek World Heritage Status for Barabar and Nagarjuni Caves in Bihar
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) decided to propose the Barabar and Nagarjuni caves in Bihar's Jehanabad district for inclusion in the tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
These are considered to be the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to the Maurya period.
The Barabar Hills, located in the Makhdumpur region, embrace the cluster of four caves, together called Barabar caves. These are known as 'Lomas Rishi', 'Sudama', 'Vishwakarma' and 'Karan Chaupar' caves.
The Nagarjuni Hills comprising three caves are around two kilometre from Barabar.