Moidams Of Assam Receives Prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag In Cultural Category

Moidams Of Assam Receives Prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag In Cultural Category

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  • The Moidams of Assam have been awarded the prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the cultural category, recognizing their historical significance.
  • The Moidams are nearly seven hundred years old, consisting of hollow vaults of brick and stone that contain the remains of kings and royals. 
  • They are the first cultural site and the third overall site from North East India to be inscribed on the World Heritage list.
  • Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the inclusion as a significant achievement for North-East India and Assam, highlighting its potential for conservation and tourism.
  • He also noted that India has six more proposals pending with the World Heritage Committee and a total of 57 proposals with UNESCO.
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