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Ellora Caves
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This is another UNESCO World Heritage site. You can read more at http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/243........." From the UNESCO site, " These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in Maharashtra. Ellora, with its uninterrupted sequence of monuments dating from A.D. 600 to 1000, brings the civilization of ancient India to life. Not only is the Ellora complex a unique artistic creation and a technological exploit but, with its sanctuaries devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India." Thanks in advance for any comments and looks. ENJOY!

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::0930_23
03/12/12 11:59 PM GMT
This is a beautiful shot WC. I can only imagine how it must look up close and personal.

TicK


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::tigger3
03/13/12 12:28 AM GMT
It's amazing what was done back then, without the aide of all that we have now. It has stood up to time, very good Jen. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.icedancer
03/13/12 1:01 AM GMT
So amazing it's built right out of the cliff, such beautiful work and so much history. Wonderful image
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.Flmngseabass
03/13/12 1:29 AM GMT
A very captivating image and worthy of study Jen! Appreciate the story here as well.I do suggest though some sharpening and maybe a tad more saturation/contrast to bring out the details, and there are many to enjoy here:) I touched it up a bit because I just couldn't help myself:):) Wanna see it?:):)
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::Starry173
03/13/12 1:38 AM GMT
Cool shot and story. Thanks.
Tom
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.LakeMichigan
03/13/12 2:20 AM GMT
Nice shot and great history.
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.Fifthbeatle
03/13/12 2:30 AM GMT
Impressive work here, great location!
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::auroraobers
03/13/12 4:23 AM GMT
This is so interesting. You go to some really great places.
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::Dunstickin
03/13/12 7:50 AM GMT
Lots of interest in this! and thanks for the link too!
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::biffobear
03/13/12 8:59 AM GMT
Eco friendly temples..They would have taken some doing..Good pic..R.
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.soggy
03/13/12 10:58 PM GMT
to carve out something like this is an amazing feat especially considering the tools used & in basalt no less. ...Ed
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::LynEve
03/14/12 11:22 AM GMT
An amazing structure Jen - thanks for showing it to us through your expert skills and giving some of its history.
Awesome in the true sense of the word.
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::Jimbobedsel
03/16/12 1:22 AM GMT
That is awesome. I would love to see that in person!
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