Ahom Dynasty's 'Moidams' Earn UNESCO World Heritage Tag

The 'Moidams', a burial mound system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This marks the first cultural property from Northeast India to achieve this status. The decision was made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in India.

The mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam -- 'Moidams' -- was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List on Friday, making it the first cultural property from Northeast India to receive this prestigious recognition.

This decision was finalized during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) being convened in India.

'Moidams' was put forward as India's nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2023-24.

The unique burial mounds, characterized by pyramid-like structures known as 'Moidams', were utilized by the Tai-Ahom dynasty that governed Assam for approximately 600 years.

(With inputs from agencies.)