Ellora Caves

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the location?Ellora, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India
2. What is the construction period?Approximately 600 AD to 1000 AD
3. Where are the Ellora Caves located?They are in the Sahyadri mountain range near Aurangabad in India.
4. How many caves are in the Ellora complex and how many can visitors see?More than 100 caves were carved from basalt cliffs, and 34 of them are open to the public.

Rock-cut architecture: A form of architecture where structures are carved directly out of solid rock formations, rather than being built from separate materials.
Monolithic excavation: A structure or monument carved from a single, continuous piece of stone, often involving the removal of surrounding rock.
Vihara and Chaitya: In Buddhism, a vihara is a monastery or dwelling place, while a chaitya is a shrine or prayer hall, often with a stupa.
Religious Syncretism: The merging or blending of different religious beliefs, practices, and traditions.