Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

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The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, located in Mamallapuram, India, is a collection of 7th and 8th-century CE religious monuments. These UNESCO World Heritage Sites were carved out of rock during the Pallava dynasty and showcase an incredible variety of architectural styles, including rock-cut caves, monolithic rathas (chariots), sculpted reliefs, and structural temples. Notable structures include the Shore Temple, which stands majestically by the sea, and the Descent of the Ganges, a massive open-air bas-relief.

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