Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Tirumala Hills, Erramatti Dibbalu Added to UNESCO List
The Tirumala Hills and Erramatti Dibbalu have been added to a list that may lead to them being declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The Tirumala Hills contain a unique geological feature and a natural arch called Silathoranam that is over 1.5 billion years old.
Erramatti Dibbalu, also known as Red Sand Hills, are located on Visakhapatnam beach.
These hills are a reminder of geological history.
Environmentalists suggest the need for protection measures because of damage caused by tourism and film shoots.
Tirumala Hills and Erramatti Dibbalu added to UNESCO tentative list.
The Eparchaean Unconformity is located in Tirumala Hills.
Silathoranam is a natural arch believed to be 1.5 billion years old.
Erramatti Dibbalu, or Red Sand Hills, are located on Visakhapatnam beach.
Environmentalists are calling for protection measures due to tourism.
- Who
- Tirumala Hills and Erramatti Dibbalu
- What
- Added to the UNESCO tentative list
- When
- August 27, 2025
- Where
- Tirumala Hills, Visakhapatnam beach
- Why
- To preserve and recognize natural heritage sites
Environmentalists
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Conservation
Environmentalists
Advocating for protection measures due to tourism and film shootings.
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- Sites Added
- Tirumala Hills, Erramatti Dibbalu
- Eparchaean Unconformity
- Geological feature in Tirumala Hills
- Silathoranam
- Natural arch in Tirumala Hills
- Formation Age
- 1.5 Billion years old
- Erramatti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills)
- Located on Visakhapatnam beach
