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Ahom era 'Moidams', resting place of royal families, in Assam's Charaideo district have been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List by its international advisory body International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). About International Council on Monuments and Sites: It was established in 1965 in Warsaw (Poland) as a result of the Venice Charter of 1964 and offers advice to UNESCO on World Heritage Sites. It is an international non-governmental organisation that is comprised of professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies and heritage organisations, and is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the architectural and landscape heritage throughout the world. Key facts about Moidams The Moidams (also Maidams) are the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty (13th century-19th century). The mound-burial system of the royals of the Ahom dynasty in Assam’s Charaideo district can be likened to the royal tombs...
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