Buddist Old Cave (Somnath)

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These caves are also known as Khangar ] This cave does not have any symbolic influence over it. They are carved out in an east-west longitudinal ridge. Caves are small in area. But, it has unique architecture of the water tanks design on western side and ‘L’ shaped residence. According to the Burgess, caves were carved in 3rd – 4th century A.D.[1] Caves were used by bhikkus during vassa period. The dwellings were carved during the Ashoka’s rule and are the oldest in Junagadh. The dwellings had a water leakage problem after many years of stay so they had to vacate the caves. According to few studies, bhikkus went to Maharashtra for carving other similar Buddhist caves. The caves suffered by water leakage in the past that now the highest story of the cave is in good condition. this only one caves near Veraval...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junagadh_Buddhist_Cave_Groups
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Coordinates:   20°53'38"N   70°24'30"E

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  • Description here of caves do not match with the one in Prabhas Patan. It should refer to khapra kodiya or Khangar Mahal caves of Junagadh
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