Why bhimbetka is classified as UNESCO world heritage site?

The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka in India were granted world heritage status in 2003. They are inscribed under criteria iii and v. It reflects a long interaction between people and the environment, made evident by the ancient cave paintings within the shelters. It is also closely associated with a hunting and gathering economy as demonstrated in the paintings and the relicts in the local adivasi villages on the periphery of the site.