Ellora Caves - Maharashtra, India

Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Well-known for its monumental caves, Ellora represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. The 34 "caves" - actually structures excavated out of the vertical face of the Charanandri hills - being Buddhist, Hindu and Jain rock cut temples and monasteries, were built between the 5th century and 10th century. The 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves, built in proximity, demonstrate the religious harmony prevalent during this period of Indian history.