Hoysala Empire temples in Karnataka added to UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites

Hoysala Empire temples in Karnataka added to UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites

Daily Current Affairs / Hoysala Empire temples in Karnataka added to UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites

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Category : National Published on: September 20 2023

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On September 18, the temples of the Hoysala Empire in Karnataka, India were officially added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, marking India's 42nd addition to the prestigious heritage list.
This decision was taken during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Several countries, including Japan, Nigeria, Oman, Greece, Italy, Russia, Ethiopia, Zambia, South Africa, Qatar, Mali, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Belgium, Argentina, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Thailand, supported India's bid for UNESCO recognition.
These temples received UNESCO World Heritage status on September 18, a day after Shantiniketan in West Bengal received the same recognition on September 17.

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