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Caves and grottoes inspiring sights

India

The Ellora Grottoes, an impressive display of religious art and architecture

Malaysia

The spectacular Hindu sanctuary of the Batu Caves

China

Mogao Caves, the great ancient treasure of the Silk Road

Colombia

The Necropolis of Tierradentro, a living museum between mountains and valley

Argentina

Cueva de las Manos, the subtle complexity of Paleolithic art

Turkey

The amazing rock formations of Cappadocia

Japan

Iwami Ginzan: the legacy of the cultural heritage of silver mining in the heart of Japan

Poland

Art sculpted underground: the salt mines of Wieliczka

Vanuatu

Chief Roi Mata's Domains, historical and cultural memory of Vanuatu

Sri Lanka

Dambulla, grottoes of relics and mysticism in the heart of Sri Lanka

Armenia

Geghard, the Monastery of the Seven Churches and Forty rock-hewn Altars

Bulgaria

The impressive frescoes of Ivanovo Rock Churches, a striking art work from medieval Bulgaria

United States

Mendenhall Ice Cave, the Alaska's frozen wonderland

China

The majestic cliffside sanctuaries of Maijishan grottoes

Moldova

Orheiul Vechi, a confluence of spirituality, and nature