Ancient in India

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.

Ancient rock-cut caves adorned with Buddhist inscriptions and sculptures.

A complex of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves with a large, well preserved prayer hall.

A bulky, ancient stupa marks the site of Siddhartha Gautama's seminal Buddhist teaching.

This archaeological site was once a grand city of the Indus Valley Civilization with a sophisticated system for conserving water.

Ancient traditions and surreal birdwatching come into sharp relief along one of the world's most polluted rivers.

Nineteen ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves can be found on the outskirts of Mumbai.

A former bastion of Rajput chivalry, this massive hill fort is the site of legend and tragedy.

The evocative ruins of a 1,000-year-old hill fort lie within a popular tiger reserve.

The oldest still-inhabited hill fort in India looks like a magnificent golden sandcastle.

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

An ancient curse kept humans from living on the water, and now it's brimming with rare wildlife and is one of the most pristine rivers in India.

The painted and decorated towers of this Hindu shrine were once the tallest structures in one of the oldest cities in India.

The remains of what was, not so long ago, the world's largest city.