India Gujarat Patan

Rani Ki Vav - Patan

A UNESCO-listed stepwell in Gujarat known for its elaborate sculptures and architecture representing the Maru-Gurjara style.

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Rani Ki Vav is a stepwell and one of the most incredible and finest examples of ancient Indian architecture, spread over seven levels, and considered as one of the highlights of World Heritage Sites in Asia. Built-in the 11th century AD in the Patan district of Gujarat, India, it is the perfect location to experience ancient Indian history and engineering by admiring the intricately designed sculptures that are carved into the walls. The remains of the perfect symmetry and proportions still make it a masterpiece of the subterranean architecture of Gujarat.

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  • World Heritage Sites in Asia

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    Across the vast, diverse continent of Asia, there are seemingly endless World Heritage Sites to explore. Visit the sparse atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima, or walk for hours along the towering Great Wall of China. From sprawling rustic temple grounds to ancient statues of civilizations past- here is a collection of some of the prominent World Heritage Sites in Asia.