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The colours used in paintings of ____ caves were made up of plants and minerals.


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The colours used in paintings of Ajanta and Ellora caves were made up of plants and minerals.
Ajanta and Ellora are where several caves have been hollowed out of the hills over time.
Most of these were monasteries for Buddhist monks, and some were decorated with paintings, with the colour used in those paintings made from minerals and plants. A few examples are: Because the caves are dark inside, most paintings were created using torches. But, again, plants and minerals were used to create the colours, which are still vibrant after 1500 years. Unfortunately, the artists who created these magnificent works of art are unknown.
 
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