Moidams, the 700-year-old burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making them the first cultural site from the northeastern state to get the coveted tag. The decision to include Moidams in the list was taken during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in the Capital. Located in the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam, the unique burial mounds — represented by pyramid-like structures known as Moidams — were used by the Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for around 600 years. Also known as the “pyramids of India”, Moidams were first included in the tentative list of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites in April 2014. “Moidams are vaulted chambers (chow-chali), often double-storied, that have an arched passage for entry… They contain the remains of kings and other royals together with grave goods such as food. Eventually, the mound would be covered by a layer of vegetation, reminiscent of a group of hillocks, transforming the area into an undulating landscape,” according to the UNESCO website. The word Moidam is derived from the Tai word Phrang-Mai-Dam or Mai-Tam. Phrang-Mai means to put into the grave or to bury and Dam means the spirit of the dead. The designated site contains 90 Modiams of different sizes, and includes other cultural features like ceremonial pathways and bodies of water, according to people aware of the matter. There are a total of 1,204 sites from across the world on the list, with 43 of them now being from India. The sites are categorised under “cultural”, “natural” and “mixed” labels. Assam’s Kaziranga Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are also included in the list under the “natural heritage” label. The Ahom clan established their capital in different parts of the Brahmaputra River Valley between the 12th and 18th centuries, after migrating from China, according to the UN cultural agency’s website. They established the first capital at the Patkai hills in eastern India and named it Charaideo, which means “a dazzling city above the mountain” in their language. Even though the clan moved across cities, the burial site was considered as the most sacred place. The site has the largest concentration of these vaulted mound burials, according to UNESCO, and reflects the sculpted landscape of the surrounding hills. The Moidams in Assam, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, are located in the _____ Ranges and are known for their unique burial mounds used by the Ahom dynasty.

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Moidams, the 700-year-old burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making them the first cultural site from the northeastern state to get the coveted tag. The decision to include Moidams in the list was taken during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in the Capital. Located in the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam, the unique burial mounds — represented by pyramid-like structures known as Moidams — were used by the Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for around 600 years. Also known as the “pyramids of India”, Moidams were first included in the tentative list of Unesco’s World Heritage Sites in April 2014. “Moidams are vaulted chambers (chow-chali), often double-storied, that have an arched passage for entry&hellip; They contain the remains of kings and other royals together with grave goods such as food. Eventually, the mound would be covered by a layer of vegetation, reminiscent of a group of hillocks, transforming the area into an undulating landscape,” according to the UNESCO website. The word Moidam is derived from the Tai word Phrang-Mai-Dam or Mai-Tam. Phrang-Mai means to put into the grave or to bury and Dam means the spirit of the dead. The designated site contains 90 Modiams of different sizes, and includes other cultural features like ceremonial pathways and bodies of water, according to people aware of the matter. There are a total of 1,204 sites from across the world on the list, with 43 of them now being from India. The sites are categorised under “cultural”, “natural” and “mixed” labels. Assam’s Kaziranga Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are also included in the list under the “natural heritage” label. The Ahom clan established their capital in different parts of the Brahmaputra River Valley between the 12th and 18th centuries, after migrating from China, according to the UN cultural agency’s website. They established the first capital at the Patkai hills in eastern India and named it Charaideo, which means “a dazzling city above the mountain” in their language. Even though the clan moved across cities, the burial site was considered as the most sacred place. The site has the largest concentration of these vaulted mound burials, according to UNESCO, and reflects the sculpted landscape of the surrounding hills. The Moidams in Assam, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, are located in the _____ Ranges and are known for their unique burial mounds used by the Ahom dynasty.

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Patkai The correct answer is Patkai. Key Points Moidams are located in the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam. The burial mounds are known for their unique pyramid-like structures. They were used by the Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam for around 600 years. The Moidams have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Additional Information Moidams: These are vaulted chambers, often double-storied, containing the remains of kings and other royals along with grave goods such as food. Over time, these mounds get covered with vegetation, giving the appearance of hillocks. Ahom Dynasty: The Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for around 600 years. They migrated from China and established their first capital at the Patkai hills, naming it Charaideo. UNESCO World Heritage List: The Moidams were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC). Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park are also on this list under the “natural heritage” category. Charaideo: The first capital established by the Ahom dynasty in the Patkai hills. It is considered the most sacred burial site with the largest concentration of these vaulted mound burials.