"A revised edition of a classic title, now with digitally restored photographs, showcasing the finest surviving examples of ancient Buddhist art. Since their chance rediscovery in 1819, the ...

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 ...

The Ajanta Murals, located in Maharashtra, India, are a collection of ancient paintings that date back to the 2nd century BCE ...

Tucked away in the Sahyadri hills of Maharashtra, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves are a stunning blend of history, art, and spirituality that date back over 2,000 years. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites ...

tree roots above the caves create cracks and increase water seepage into the caves, which leads to wall painting and sculpture damage and eventual structural instability; humidity increase within the ...