Archives: Atlas Obscuras

Old Goa Cemetery

This cemetery in Velha Goa was once the site of several historical religious buildings.

Museum of Cartoon Art

On the university grounds, this unique museum is dedicated to cartoons and their importance in society.

University Tunnel

This 300-foot-long underground tunnel was once used to transport food from the kitchen into the main building.

Eran Pillar of Goparaja

India's oldest sati stone, attributed to an otherwise unknown king of the ancient Gupta Empire.

Zero Stone of Pune

One in a series of historical markers from the massive 19th-century undertaking to map all of India.

Sevasi Vav

This 500-year-old stepwell descends seven levels deep into the ground.

Hissar Fort Stairs

One of the last few remnants of an ancient fort which once stood in the oldest area of Pune.

Ghanta Ghar

The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.

Anandashram Sanstha

A historic organization dedicated towards the preservation of Sanskrit texts.

Army & Navy Building

This 19th-century heritage building once housed a department store that supplied British provisions in the city.

Ima Market

Established in the 16th century, this "mother's market" is run entirely by women.

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