The Indian government has been making continuous efforts to preserve its cultural and natural heritage sites. Recent years have seen several Indian heritage sites being added to UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Check the list of top 5 Indian sites recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List, that hold great historical value.
Top 5 Recently Added UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The most recent addition of an Indian site to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list is Moidams (the tomb of the Tai-Ahom tribe). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage list in the year 2024.
Check the names of other Indian places that got added to the list in recent years:
| Sr. No. | Heritage Site Name | State | Year |
| 1 | Moidam – The Ahom Royal Burial Ground | Assam | July 26, 2024 |
| 2 | Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala Empire | Karnataka | September 18, 2023 |
| 3 | Shantiniketan | West Bengal | September 18, 2023 |
| 4 | Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple | Telangana | July 25, 2021 |
| 5 | Dholavira: A Harappan City | Gujarat | July 27, 2021 |
Moidams: Assam’s Royal Graveyard
In 2024, the 'Moidams' in Assam were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, making it India's 43rd heritage site. Being added to the list also makes these graveyards the first cultural sites from the Northeast to be included.
The Moidams showcase the unique burial traditions of the Tai-Ahom dynasty.
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Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala Empire
The sacred sites built during the Hoysala Empire were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage List on September 18, 2023.
The sacred ensembles of the Hoysala Empire in Karnataka are a unique example of 12th and 13th-century temple architecture. The design and artwork of these temples showcase the high level of craftsmanship from that time.
Shantiniketan
Santiniketan, a major hub of education and culture in West Bengal, was founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in the year 1901.
The idea behind this centre was to establish a learning environment that focused on human connection while also bridging conventional boundaries set by the education system of the country.
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
Telangana's Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple is an example of the exquisite 13th-century Kakatiyan architectural style and craftsmanship. The Kakatiya dynasty's creative and scientific advancements are reflected in this temple, which is well-known for its "floating bricks" and magnificent carvings.
Dholavira: A Harappan City
Dholavira, ancient city in Gujarat is among the most significant archeological sites belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. This city helped the acrchaelogists to understand the planning of cities, water management practices, and social structures of the Harappan people.
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