Living Rock: Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Cave Temples in the Western Deccan
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Edition
1st.ed.
Publisher
ISBN
9788192110677
Length
140p., 120 Illustrations
Subjects
From the 2nd century bce to the 10th century ce, rock-cut temples and monasteries appeared at various sites in the subcontinent – most notably across the western Deccan. Carved on the edge of the basaltic plateau, the cave sites were strategically placed near ancient trade routes and fertile land, and showcased a variety of architectural spaces for different worship practices and monastic uses.
Living Rock offers new perspectives into to this fascinating ...