Ajanta Cave
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Exterior of a cave monastery Ajanta in India 4th century |
The caves at Ajanta date from the 2nd century B.C.E. to 650 C.E and were cut into the ... Discovered by chance in 1819 by British soldiers on a hunt, the Ajanta Caves have become an icon of ancient Indian art, and have influenced ... |
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Interior of an Ajanta Cave Monastery |
Ajanta consists of thirty caves, each dedicated to the life of the Buddha. ... All of the caves at Ajanta fall into the category of Vihara (monasteries with residence ... |