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13th in a decade

India's 43rd World Heritage

'Charaideo Moidams'

Development as well as heritage. This is  India's heritage sites in the UNESCO list include 35
the mantra with which the new India is cultural, seven natural, and one mixed site. In the last
10 years, 13 new heritages have been included in the
growing rapidly. Preserving its heritage and
UNESCO World Heritage List.
strengthening its global identity, India hosted
the 46th meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage
 Charaideo Moidams was the process of burying
Committee for the first time. The committee the mortal remains of the members of the Ahom
again endorsed this strong identity of India on dynasty that ruled Assam. The king was buried
with his belongings.
26 July. Assam's 'Charaideo Moidams - Mound-
burial system of Ahom dynasty' was included
 Moidams is a mound-like structure covered with soil.
in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which is the
Each Moidams is believed to be the resting place of an
first North East India and India's 43rd World Ahom ruler or dignitary.
Heritage site listed by UNESCO. India ranks sixth
in the world in terms of the highest number of  Moidams reflects the rich tradition of Assamese identity
and heritage. Charaideo Moidams is also called the
World Heritage properties.
Pyramids of Assam.

A matter of great joy
and pride for India! I

hope more people will
know about the great
Ahom rule and culture.
More tourists will come
here. You too must
include this site in your
future travel plans.

- Narendra Modi,
Prime Minister

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