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2nd century BCE to 6th century CE Buddhist cave monuments in Maharashtra, India

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Ajanta Caves: 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE Buddhist cave monuments in Maharashtra, India
The Ajanta Caves are approximately thirty rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments dating from the second century BCE to about 480 CE in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state in India. The caves include paintings and rock-cut sculptures described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive paintings that present emotions through gesture, pose and form.

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