The Ajanta and Ellora cave complexes, both located in Maharashtra, India, are extraordinary examples of rock-cut architecture and religious art. The Ajanta Caves comprise 30 Buddhist monuments carved into a steep cliff along a U-shaped gorge, with paintings and sculptures dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE. They served as monastic retreats and pilgrimage halls. The Ellora Caves represent a remarkable confluence of Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain rock-cut temples, caves and monasteries, built between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. Ellora's architecture is especially noted for its scale, variety of religious themes, and intricacy of stone-carved reliefs.
Location: Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 20.35, 75.18
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