New Delhi: India has 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites which represent the culture, heritage and history of the country prevalent since the ancient times. The history of India goes back to the ancient age and even beyond, hence the heritage sites act as great teachers about India’s past and how it has influenced the present. There are some heritage sites in India which have the ability to educate children about the rich past of our country. In this article, we will take a look at such heritage sites.
UNESCO Heritage Sites which can teach children about India
Bhimbetka rock shelters
The Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh spans the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods and also the historic period. It shows the earliest traces of human life in India. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has more than 750 rock shelters and some of them were inhabited over 100,000 years ago. The site has the oldest-known rock art in India and it can teach children about the history and culture of India since the prehistoric times.
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a ‘living fort’ as nearly one fourth of the old city’s population still resides within the fort. It is the second oldest fort in Rajasthan and was constructed in 1156 AD by the Rawal Jaisal after whom the fort is named. The ancient fort for most of its history acted as the city of Jaisalmer. In the 17th century, the first population outside the fort came up. Travelling through the narrow lanes of the fort, children can learn about the history of the Rajputs who once dominated India.
Dholavira
Dholavira, a Harappan city, is one of the very few well preserved urban settlements in South Asia dating from the 3rd to mid-2nd millennium BCE. Located in Gujarat, it contains ruins of a city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Children can explore the well-preserved ruins including the impressive water management system of Dholavira and learn about the Indus Valley Civilization.
Rani ki Vav
Rani Ki Vav is a stepwell in the Gujarat’s Patan and it said that Udayamati, the spouse of the 11th-century Chaulukya king Bhima I constructed it. In the 1940s, it was rediscovered and the Archaeological Survey of India restored it in the 1980s. The stepwell is designed as an underground shrine or inverted temple and will give children a peek in to the life of people back in those days.
Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park is a national park and a biosphere reserve in Sikkim. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016 and is India’s first “Mixed Heritage” site. It was included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. A visit to this place can teach the children about the biodiversity of India.
This article highlights five incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites in India perfect for educating children about the nation’s rich history and culture. From the prehistoric Bhimbetka rock shelters showcasing early human life to the majestic Jaisalmer Fort and the ancient Indus Valley Civilization ruins at Dholavira, these sites offer captivating journeys through time. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
