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Qutb complex

Cultural World Heritage property in India, inscribed in 1993 under criterion (iv).

Qutb complex, India
Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons
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State Party
India
Year of inscription
1993
Criteria
iv
Location
South Delhi district, Mehrauli tehsil
What it is
building complex, ancient monument
Component parts
2 (serial property)
Reference
WHC 233 · Wikidata Q1074330

Why it is on the List

(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.
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Closest World Heritage sites

Straight-line distance between the recorded coordinates.

Humayun's Tomb, India10.0 kmHumayun's TombIndia · 1993CulturalRed Fort, India16 kmRed FortIndia · 2007CulturalKevladev National Park, India154 kmKevladev National ParkIndia · 1985NaturalFatehpur Sikri, India166 kmFatehpur SikriIndia · 1986CulturalAgra Fort, India171 kmAgra FortIndia · 1983CulturalTaj Mahal, India172 kmTaj MahalIndia · 1983Cultural
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