What kind of rock Ellora caves are made up of?

The Ellora caves are made of basalt rock. Basalt is a dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of lava. It is a common volcanic rock that can be found in many parts of the world. The Ellora caves are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India, and are considered one of the most important examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in the country. The caves were carved out of the basalt rock by Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu monks over a period of several centuries, starting from the 5th century AD.

Where are natural caves and rock shelters found?

When were agates found?

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