'Pyramids of Assam' Moidams included in UNESCO's World Heritage List

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With this, the Moidams have become the first cultural site from the Northeast to be included in the UNESCO list.

Due to the similarity of the Ahom burial with that of the ancient Egyptians, Moidams are often referred to as the ‘Pyramids of Assam’.

Set in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in Assam, a total of 90 moidams of different sizes are found within the property.

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