Red Fort added to UNESCO World Heritage list

Bhaswaran · Jun 29th, 2007, 12:19

Hailing the Red fort as a "representative of all phases of Indian history", UNESCO has put the majestic monument on the World Heritage Site list. The Mughal fort becomes the 27th monument from India, and the third from Delhi, to get the prestigious tag.

here the link : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/R...ow/2158953.cms

kristinm · Jun 29th, 2007, 12:58

And the Sydney Opera House too!!! (sorry, just thought I'd add that in)

roopesh_kohad · Jun 29th, 2007, 13:01

I hope this restores some lost glory of this fort. The jewellery vendors and eateries should be moved out from inside. Has the army moved out of fort? They had their barracks inside and some of my friends studying in Kdendriya Vidyalaya used to live there. The approach and periphery around fort should also be beautified.

shashank.aggarwal · Jun 29th, 2007, 13:05

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Originally Posted by roopesh_kohad

The jewellery vendors and eateries should be moved out from inside. Has the army moved out of fort?

yes the army has moved out...

however the vendors are part of original legacy, Meena Bazaar was setup by the emporer himself and is almost as old as the fort..

Just to add delhi has become the second cisty in India with 3 World heritage sites...the first been Agra..

roopesh_kohad · Jun 29th, 2007, 13:12

On second thoughts I agree with you about the vendors but I recall a tea/coffee/snacks shop inside the last time I visited which cretainly should be thrown out.

shashank.aggarwal · Jun 29th, 2007, 13:15

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Originally Posted by roopesh_kohad

On second thoughts I agree with you about the vendors but I recall a tea/coffee/snacks shop inside the last time I visited which cretainly should be thrown out.

if its there..then it should either be thrown out..or given a shape of canteen and should be eco-friendly..so that thousands of tourists visiting can actually benefit from it..

shahronakm · Jun 29th, 2007, 15:12

Cultural Agra Fort (1983)
Ajanta Caves (1983)
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
Elephanta Caves (1987)
Ellora Caves (1983)
Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
Great Living Chola Temples (1987)
Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
Mountain Railways of India (1999)
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
Taj Mahal (1983)
The Red Fort complex (2007)
Natural
Kaziranga National Park (1985)
Keoladeo National Park (1985)
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)
Sundarbans National Park (1987)

shahronakm · Jun 29th, 2007, 15:15

Temples at Bishnupur, West Bengal (1998)
Buddhist Monastery Complex, Alchi, Leh, known as Alchi Chos-kor (1998)
Golconda Fort, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh (1998)
Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat, Disstt, Kachchh (1998)
Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (1998)
Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala (1998)
Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram, Bihar (1998)
Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh (1998)
Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (1998)
Hemis Gompa (1998)
Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab (2004)
River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam (2004)
Kalka Shimla Railway (2004)
The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India) (2005)
Western Ghats (sub cluster nomination) (2006)
Namdapha National Park (2006)
Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch (2006)
Kangchendzonga National Park (2006)
Urban and Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh (2006)

Bhaswaran · Jun 29th, 2007, 15:26

Thats good information Ronak. Thank you very much.

ranjan154 · Jun 29th, 2007, 19:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bhaswaran

Hailing the Red fort as a "representative of all phases of Indian history", UNESCO has put the majestic monument on the World Heritage Site list. The Mughal fort becomes the 27th monument from India, and the third from Delhi, to get the prestigious tag.

here the link : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/R...ow/2158953.cms

Yes, that is the good news, as the Red Fort had to face a tough competition form other hopefuls from the world over.

machadinha · Jun 30th, 2007, 01:16

See also http://whc.unesco.org/ .

PeakXV · Jun 30th, 2007, 01:44

I thought Ranthambhor was on the list for either the natural park or historic fortress? At any rate it should be considered.

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 2nd, 2007, 13:14

Hi all,

Just dropping in for the first time in a while...

I'm pleased to see the Red Fort join the list - there is so much history in its walls: The Moghuls, 1857, etc.

Although I must say that I think Alchi Gompa should have been higher in the list, but that's just my opinion.

My current residence, Oman, has just suffered a richly deserve indignity at the hands of Unesco. The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary has become the first site to be removed from the World Heritage List. The number of Oryx has decreased by about 80% since the creation of the WHS, and the government now plans to drill for oil there.

Cheers

Rob

steven_ber · Jul 2nd, 2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

Hi all,

Just dropping in for the first time in a while...

Great to see your name pop up Rob, do you get to see the cricket in Oman?

Sorry, off topic

Rob_The_Pom · Jul 10th, 2007, 20:56

Sadly no Steve. I haven't got cable TV.
But... I'm back in the UK now, so I'm catching up on the sport for now!

Jun 29th, 2007, 12:19	#1
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 965	Red Fort added to UNESCO World Heritage list Hailing the Red fort as a "representative of all phases of Indian history", UNESCO has put the majestic monument on the World Heritage Site list. The Mughal fort becomes the 27th monument from India, and the third from Delhi, to get the prestigious tag. here the link : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/R...ow/2158953.cms

Jun 29th, 2007, 15:12	#7
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	List of Properties on the World heritage list in India Cultural Agra Fort (1983) Ajanta Caves (1983) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004) Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Elephanta Caves (1987) Ellora Caves (1983) Fatehpur Sikri (1986) Great Living Chola Temples (1987) Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987) Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993) Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986) Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002) Mountain Railways of India (1999) Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) Sun Temple, Konârak (1984) Taj Mahal (1983) The Red Fort complex (2007) Natural Kaziranga National Park (1985) Keoladeo National Park (1985) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988) Sundarbans National Park (1987)

Jun 29th, 2007, 15:15	#8
shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,448	Properties submitted on the Tentative List - From India Temples at Bishnupur, West Bengal (1998) Buddhist Monastery Complex, Alchi, Leh, known as Alchi Chos-kor (1998) Golconda Fort, Hyderbad, Andhra Pradesh (1998) Dholavira: a Harappan City, Gujarat, Disstt, Kachchh (1998) Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (1998) Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala (1998) Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram, Bihar (1998) Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh (1998) Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (1998) Hemis Gompa (1998) Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab (2004) River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam (2004) Kalka Shimla Railway (2004) The Matheran Light Railway (extension to the Mountain Railways of India) (2005) Western Ghats (sub cluster nomination) (2006) Namdapha National Park (2006) Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch (2006) Kangchendzonga National Park (2006) Urban and Architectural Work of Le Corbusier in Chandigarh (2006)

Jun 30th, 2007, 01:16	#11
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,588	See also http://whc.unesco.org/ . __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jun 30th, 2007, 01:44	#12
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,200	I thought Ranthambhor was on the list for either the natural park or historic fortress? At any rate it should be considered. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Jun 29th, 2007, 12:58	#2
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,483	And the Sydney Opera House too!!! (sorry, just thought I'd add that in)

Jun 29th, 2007, 13:01	#3
roopesh_kohad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 164	I hope this restores some lost glory of this fort. The jewellery vendors and eateries should be moved out from inside. Has the army moved out of fort? They had their barracks inside and some of my friends studying in Kdendriya Vidyalaya used to live there. The approach and periphery around fort should also be beautified.

Jun 29th, 2007, 13:12	#5
roopesh_kohad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 164	On second thoughts I agree with you about the vendors but I recall a tea/coffee/snacks shop inside the last time I visited which cretainly should be thrown out.

Jun 29th, 2007, 15:26	#9
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 965	Thats good information Ronak. Thank you very much.

Jul 2nd, 2007, 13:14	#13
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,291	Hi all, Just dropping in for the first time in a while... I'm pleased to see the Red Fort join the list - there is so much history in its walls: The Moghuls, 1857, etc. Although I must say that I think Alchi Gompa should have been higher in the list, but that's just my opinion. My current residence, Oman, has just suffered a richly deserve indignity at the hands of Unesco. The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary has become the first site to be removed from the World Heritage List. The number of Oryx has decreased by about 80% since the creation of the WHS, and the government now plans to drill for oil there. Cheers Rob __________________ The solution to your troubles is at the bottom of a glass

Jul 10th, 2007, 20:56	#15
Rob_The_Pom offcourse essentric Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,291	Sadly no Steve. I haven't got cable TV. But... I'm back in the UK now, so I'm catching up on the sport for now!

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