Kalinjar Fort Named National Geo-Heritage Site

Kalinjar Fort Named National Geo-Heritage Site

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Category : National Published on: March 21 2026

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The Geological Survey of India has designated the Kalinjar Fort region in Uttar Pradesh as a National Geo-Heritage Site. The area features the rare Eparchaean Unconformity, where 2.5-billion-year-old granite meets 1.2-billion-year-old sandstone. This recognition highlights the link between the fort's strategic military architecture and its unique geology, aiming to boost scientific study and tourism in the Bundelkhand circuit.

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