The Buddhist cave temples at Ajanta
A)were built between the ninth and the first centuries B.C.E.
B)have interiors somewhat like those of Christian basilica churches.
C)are adorned only with inscriptions, not pictorial representations.
D)are typically some 650 feet square.
E)none of these choices

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The Buddhist cave temples at Ajanta, located in India, have interiors that are somewhat like those of Christian basilica churches. The temples were actually built between the second century B.C.E. and the sixth century C.E. and are adorned with elaborate pictorial representations, including murals and sculptures. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

The Buddhist Cave Temples at Ajanta