Cave 24

3D

Floorplan

Cave Exterior

Cave Interior

General Description

Though this is the second largest vihāra at the site, it remains incomplete. It offers great insight into how caves at Ajanta were excavated. While the caves were being scooped out of the rock, sculptors and craftspeople worked on polishing and carving the elements in the cave. The front of the cave, therefore, looks complete while work at the back has barely begun.

 
 
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