Built in the 2nd century BC. The whole complex was basically carved out like a sculpture of a giant rock. This picture will give you a sense of scale. (look at the bridge)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2853/ajantaviewpointin0.jpg


While not as impressive as the Ellora Caves, they are still one of the best examples of rock-cut architecture. And in excellent condition considering they are over 2000 years old.

Cave #9 Entrance
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8345/caveoutsidegx5.jpg

Cave #21 Entrance
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6879/ajantacave21iq2.jpg

Cave # 26
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1444/ajantacve27es8.jpg

Cave #1
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5071/ajantacave1qb5.jpg

Note the paintings on the wall and ceiling. The whole complex was once covered, nestled deep inside the Deccan rock plateau some of them are still well preserved.
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9871/ajantacaveerosbigiu3.jpg
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9360/cavepaintingsqz4.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3958/cavehallwaycn3.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8366/ajantascalegt4.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7853/cave1jc7.jpg

10/10

10 !

9/10

perfect! 10/10

9/10, impressive

More Pics....

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:eek:

10/10

10! :D

10/10

8/10 :okay:

Are you imagining, how long they built it?

With what technologies?:) Shock!

10/10

To think they did this 2000 years ago is just beyond words.
10/10!

Exactly I understand you:) we have Magic places in world:)

9,5/10

10!!!

10/10

Some wall paintings (Gupta Era)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3303805752_65712d2c6f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3284185579_a24af504ed.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3115949275_6857d82f44_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/3074318440_8fe81bfe10.jpg

10. Excellent. Regards.

9/10

10/10

10






:horse:

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9/10

Life is too short to be serious, laugh it up.

just superb :drool: 10/10

10/10

Built in the 2nd century BC. The whole complex was basically carved out like a sculpture of a giant rock. This picture will give you a sense of scale. (look at the bridge)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2853/ajantaviewpointin0.jpg


While not as impressive as the Ellora Caves, they are still one of the best examples of rock-cut architecture. And in excellent condition considering they are over 2000 years old.

Cave #9 Entrance
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8345/caveoutsidegx5.jpg

Cave #21 Entrance
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/6879/ajantacave21iq2.jpg

Cave # 26
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1444/ajantacve27es8.jpg

Cave #1
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5071/ajantacave1qb5.jpg

Note the paintings on the wall and ceiling. The whole complex was once covered, nestled deep inside the Deccan rock plateau some of them are still well preserved.
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9871/ajantacaveerosbigiu3.jpg
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/9360/cavepaintingsqz4.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/3958/cavehallwaycn3.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8366/ajantascalegt4.jpg
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7853/cave1jc7.jpg

10/10

This is amazing. I don't know how anyone could rate this below 10..

This would be huge challenge in today's times. To think they did this 2000 years ago....imagine the architects, engineerings, craftsman, and especially the tools they had to do this! 10/10

9,5/10.
This is really fantastic. :)

10/10:)

9/10

This is truly wonderful (10/10)

wow!!

wow 10/10

10/10

9/10

8,5/10

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http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6370282451_c74497808e_b.jpg
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Entrance to Cave 9

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1217/ajantacave9entrance.jpg

reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajanta_Caves

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Indischer_Maler_des_6._Jahrhunderts_001.jpg

reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajanta_Caves

Padmapani

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Ajanta_Padmapani.jpg

reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajanta_Caves

Layout of the Ajanta Settlement, each of the 28 caves containing ancient Indian architecture and paintings.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/AjantaWik.jpg

source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0f/AjantaWik.jpg

The reclining Buddha

http://www.sacred-destinations.com/india/images/ajanta/cave-26-reclining-buddha2-cc-Marc-Shandro.jpg

source: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/india/images/ajanta/cave-26-reclining-buddha2-cc-Marc-Shandro.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/821658480_9989aeeee9.jpg

source: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/821658480_9989aeeee9.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_klk8-z_7Wlw/Sjef727rhaI/AAAAAAAAA80/F9ANcgrx8Cg/AjantaCaves-10.jpg

source: http://lh6.ggpht.com/_klk8-z_7Wlw/Sjef727rhaI/AAAAAAAAA80/F9ANcgrx8Cg/AjantaCaves-10.jpg

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