2 sites · 1 UNESCO

Ancient sites in India

India appears on our atlas with 2 archaeological and heritage sites spanning the Bronze Age and Medieval eras . 1 of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Questions about India’s ancient sites

What are the most important ancient sites in India?

Our atlas covers 2 sites in India: Hampi and Lothal.

Which of these sites in India are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

Hampi (inscribed 1986).

What is the oldest site on this list in India?

Lothal belongs to the Bronze Age era (3000–1200 BCE), dated c. 2200–1900 BCE.

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