Champaner-Pavagadh

from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ruins on Pavadagh Hill

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is an archaeological park in the Panchmahal district in the state of Gujarat in India that has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2004 .

It is a largely unexcavated early Hindu city. In addition to remnants of the former capital of Gujarat from the 16th century, it includes a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital as well as fortifications, religious buildings, palaces and residential buildings from the 8th to 14th centuries. The Kalikamata Temple, located on Pavadagh Hill, is also part of the park complex.

Web links

Commons : Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Coordinates: 22 ° 27 ′ 50 ″  N , 73 ° 31 ′ 20 ″  E