Kanheri Caves

Alternative Names
कान्हेरी
Date
172-201 CE
Culture
South Asian
See Also
India
Related Fieldwork Collection
Rock-cut Architecture of India

From Sanskrit 'Krishnagiri', meaning "black mountain"

References

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  • Cave 1: chaitya - Interior: chaitya window
    Interior: Screen wall 3 showing chaitya arch and main doorway in Cave 1, Chaitya
  • Cave 3: chaitya - Exterior: chaitya window and entrance
    Exterior: Chaitya arch in veranda in Cave 3, Chaitya
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