Chhattisgarh, Andaman sites among three on Unesco's tentative heritage list
Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh are among the three new sites which have been added to the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage for India, officials said on Wednesday.
Another site -- Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, Narcondam & Barren Islands -- has also been added to the list.
A site should first be recognised on the UNESCO Tentative List before it can be considered for the World Heritage tag.
"India's heritage shines brighter! 3 new sites added to India's @UNESCO Tentative List: Baratang Karst-Mud Volcano Complex Andaman Subduction Volcanoes (Narcondam & Barren Islands) Sirpur Cultural & Archaeological Landscape, Chhattisgarh @MinOfCultureGoI @ASIGoI," PIB Culture posted on X.
According to the UNESCO website, the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO had sent these submissions on September 28.
Four sites, including Udaigiri Caves in Madhya Pradesh and places linked to
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