NEW DELHI: The archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) in Bihar has been included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which also featured three new sites from China, Iran and Micronesia.
The inclusion of the four new sites was announced at the 40th session of The World Heritage Committee meeting in Istanbul in Turkey.
“Congrats…! Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara is now a #WorldHeritageSite. Thank you @UNESCO @IrinaBokova,” India’s Culture Ministry tweeted today.
Irina Bokova is Director-General of Asia, UNESCO.
Nalanda stands out as one of the most ancient universities in South Asia, UNESCO said in a release.
“Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE,” it said.
The site includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important art works in stucco, stone and metal. (AGENCIES)
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