MEHRAULI
ARCHITECTURE PARK - ART AND CULTURE
News:
13th-Century Balban's
Tomb Inside Mehrauli Park Goes Under the Knife
What's
in the news?
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Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has
started restoration and conservation work at Ghiyas-ud-din Balban's 13th century tomb, located inside the Mehrauli
Archaeological Park.
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It is believed to be the first monument
build in the Indo-Islamic architectural style.
Mehrauli
Archaeological Park:
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The Mehrauli Archaeological Park is an
important historical site located in Mehrauli, one of the seven medieval cities
that comprise present-day Delhi, India.
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The park is situated adjacent to the Qutub Minar World Heritage Site and the Qutb complex.
It is a sprawling area that houses over 100 historically significant monuments
dating back to the 12th century.
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The only area in Delhi that has had over
1,000 years of continuous occupation, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a
testimony to the rich history and
cultural heritage of the city.
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The monuments in the park include tombs,
mosques, stepwells, and other structures that are of great historical and
architectural importance.