The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a unique and historic site located in Pavagadh, India, that showcases a rich cultural heritage of the region. This park is not only an archaeological site but also a place of worship for millions of Hindu believers.

Overview

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape. The site includes prehistoric sites, a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th-century capital of the state of Gujarat.

History

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004. According to UNESCO, the park represents cultures that have disappeared and is an outstanding example of a very short living Capital, making the best use of its setting, topography and natural features.

Architecture

The site features a unique blend of Hindu-Moslem architecture, particularly evident in the Great Mosque (Jami Masjid), which was a model for later mosque architecture in India. The park's structures date back to the 8th to 14th centuries and include fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts, agricultural structures, and water installations.

Location

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is located at Manchi Haveli, Pavagadh, India, with coordinates 22.4833333333, 73.5333333333.

Religious Significance

The Kalikamata Temple on top of Pavagadh Hill is considered an important shrine and attracts large numbers of pilgrims throughout the year.

Notable Artworks and Features

Unfortunately, no specific details about notable artworks and features are available.

Heritage Status

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004 under criteria (iii)(iv)(v)(vi).

Visiting Information

Unfortunately, no specific details about visiting information are available.