New Delhi. Moidams located in Charaideo in India’s northeastern state of Assam has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This announcement was made at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Delhi. Earlier, India had nominated Moidams to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023-24. It has become the first property in the Northeast to get a place in this prestigious list.
History and Characteristics of Moidams
The people of the Tai-Ahom dynasty used to bury their community members after their death along with their favourite things in a mound-like pyramid-like structure, which is called Moidams. The history of Moidams is 600 years old. The Tai-Ahom dynasty ruled Assam for about 600 years. Moidams are semi-circular and mostly two-storeyed, made of clay, which were prepared in a special way.
A matter of immense joy and pride for India!
The Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors. I hope more people learn about the great Ahom rule and culture.
Glad that the Moidams joined the #WorldHeritage List. https://t.co/DyyH2nHfCF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a matter of immense joy and pride for India. The PM said that the Moidams in Charaideo are a symbol of the glorious Ahom culture, which reflects their immense reverence for ancestors. I hope that now more people will learn about the great Ahom rule and culture.
The Moidams of Charaideo are testament to the timeless rituals of the Ahom dynasty, their legacy and innovative architectural marvels. They form an intrinsic bond with the history and identity of Assam.
Today, I am extremely proud as an Assamese. My gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri… pic.twitter.com/PqwRuJySid
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) July 26, 2024
Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the UNESCO team for this achievement. He said that the recognition of Moidams as a World Heritage Site will take the great history of Assam and Ahoms to the global platform. Along with this, the CM requested the PM to visit Moidams and experience their unreal divinity and beauty.
It is a proud moment for India as the Moidams—the mound-burial system of the Ahom Dynasty—are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The royal burial mounds at Charaideo in Assam bear the memories of the kings and queens of the Ahom Dynasty. The dynasty is known… https://t.co/eejLKPTDbL
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 26, 2024
At the same time, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also termed the inclusion of the Ahom dynasty’s mound-burial system – Moidams – in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as a proud moment for India. The royal burial mounds at Charaideo in Assam hold memories of the kings and queens of the Ahom dynasty. This dynasty is known for defeating the huge Mughal army several times. This inscription will bring global fame to the history of Assam.