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layout following Vedic
architectural principles,
and districts organized
according to traditional
Hindu concepts frame
the historic backdrop
to a bustling modern
city. Visitor high-
lights in the Pink City
include the Amer Fort
(shown), perched on
the outskirts, and the
evocative Hawa Mahal
(“palace of winds”),
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Learn what makes
a timeless city tick
Capital of the north-
west Indian state of
Rajasthan, JAIPUR got a
nod for its centuries-old
yet forward-thinking
design. Founded in
1727 as a commercial
center, it’s believed
to be India’s first truly
planned city and a
model for population
centers that followed.
The rosy hue, grid
with a honeycomb
facade that lets
breezes in and allowed
royal women to see
but not be seen. Other
standouts recognized
this year for artistic
and cultural achieve-
ment are the ancient
archaeological site of
Babylon, Iraq, and the
sacred Buddhist art
and architecture of
Bagan, Myanmar.