IndiaA group of caves and rock-cut Buddhist monuments carved into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park on Salsette Island, western outskirts of Mumbai, India[1]. The complex contains sculptures, relief carvings, paintings, and inscriptions dating from the 1st century CE to the 10th century CE[1]. The name Kanheri derives from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, meaning 'black mountain'[1].
Kanheri Caves
| Type | Cave Structures |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 19.2060° N, 72.9074° E |