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Elephanta Caves

French: Grottes d'Elephanta
The Elephanta Caves is a World Heritage site in India defined by the UNESCO in 1987 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
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"The 'City of Caves', on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high reliefs in the main cave."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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