Rani-Ki-Vav in UNESCO World Heritage List

The splendour and intricacy of the 11th century Rani-ki-Vav in Patan will now enthrall the world. UNESCO’s world heritage committee (WHC) in Doha at its 38th session inscribed the stepwell of the Solanki era as a world heritage site. Rani-ki-Vav will be Gujarat’s second world heritage property to be placed on Unesco’s coveted list after Champaner-Pavagadh archaeological park.

Union Culture Ministry said in a statement that, UNESCO has recognized this masterpiece as an exceptional example of technological development in utilizing ground water resources in a single component, water management system and it illustrates the exceptional capacity to break large spaces into smaller volumes following ideal aesthetic proportions.