India

Humayun's Tomb, Delhi

Tombe de Humayun, Delhi

Cultural
Country
India
Inscribed
1993
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Area
27 ha
About

This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Outstanding Universal Value

The Committee inscribed the site on the World Heritage List under criteria (ii) and (iv).

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