Ajanta Caves, panorama from the vantage of the first caves
Dublin Core
Title
Ajanta Caves, panorama from the vantage of the first caves
Subject
Religions-Buddhism; Religions-Sites
Ajanta Caves; Buddhist Caves
Description
Standing near the first caves, one sees a series of caves carved out of the rocky hilllside. Some caves functioned as viharas or monasteries, while others were built as chaityas or prayer halls.
Date
2nd century BCE - 7th century CE
2003-01
Contributor
Benton, Cathy
Lake Forest College
Rights
Copyright: April 2003 Cathy Benton. Images and content on this site are available for educational and research purposes, provided due recognition is given to the author. Transmission or reproduction of protected items beyond fair use requires the written permission of the photographer.
Relation
cbind0008; cbind0016; cbind0017
Format
Image/jpg
Type
Still image
Identifier
cbind0001
Coverage
India
Maharashtra (state), Ajanta (inhabited place)
7001495
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
1280 w x 960 h
Files
Collection
Citation
“Ajanta Caves, panorama from the vantage of the first caves,” ASIANetwork IDEAS Project, accessed July 26, 2024, https://ideasproject.org/items/show/3699.