World Heritage Identification Number: 171
World Heritage since: 1981
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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A Glimpse into the Majestic Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan
The Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan, stand as testaments to the grandeur and artistic prowess of the Mughal civilization that flourished during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, these architectural marvels offer a captivating glimpse into the rich history and cultural heritage of South Asia.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
These are two masterpieces from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization, which reached its height during the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort contains marble palaces and mosques decorated with mosaics and gilt. The elegance of these splendid gardens, built near the city of Lahore on three terraces with lodges, waterfalls and large ornamental ponds, is unequalled.
Encyclopedia Record: Lahore Fort
The Lahore Fort is a citadel in the walled interior of Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan. The fortress is located at the northern end of the Walled City and is spread over an area greater than 20 hectares. It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar. The Lahore Fort is notable for having been almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century, when the Mughal Empire was at the height of its splendor and opulence.Additional Site Details
Area: Not available
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
Coordinates: 31.59027778 , 74.30972222
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