Charaideo Maidam: North East India's First UNESCO World Heritage Nominee
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Charaideo Maidam nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. |
| Announcement | Announced by PM Narendra Modi at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in New Delhi. |
| Dates | July 21-31, 2024 |
| Location | Charaideo, Assam, India |
| Category | Cultural Heritage |
| Number of Mounds | 90 royal burial mounds |
| Historical Period | 13th to 18th century |
| Significance | Burial mounds for Ahom kings and nobles; symbolic of Assamese heritage. |
| Current Heritage Sites | India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Charaideo will be the 43rd if accepted. |
| Other Assam Sites | Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park (Natural category). |
| Nomination Context | Chosen from 52 sites in India; coincides with 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Barphukan. |
| Cultural Reference | Known as the "Pyramids of Assam." |