NAYASIMAR ROCK-CUT CAVES
(Diu - IN)
20.708300,70.966700
20.708300,70.966700
Description
Seven rock-cut caves, kunda, and a well … were of the early Christian era (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133). SITUATION: In the vicinity of village Nayasimar near the sea-shore (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133).
History
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 1982-1983: Narayan Vyas, M. M. Puranik and A. R. Shah of the Western Circle of the Survey [Archaeologigal Survey of India] and S. K. Jain, the Collector and Civil Administrator of Diu, discovered seven rock-cut caves … in the vicinity of village Nayasimar (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1982-83 / 1985: 133).
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | SUNSET POINT SEA CAVE 1 | ||
| 0.9 | SUNSET POINT SEA CAVE 2 | ||
| 1.1 | Gangeshwar Temple Cave | ||
| 1.2 | FUDAM ROCK CHAMBERS | ||
| 1.2 | PANIKHOTA TUNNEL | ||
| 1.2 | SUNSET POINT CAVE | ||
| 1.3 | CHAKRATIRTH GUHA, Diu | ||
| 2.4 | JALLANDAR ARCH | ||
| 17.0 | NAIDA CAVES |