Vijayanaga (Hampi), a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site in southern India - a long view

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The archaeological site of Vijayanagar, more commonly known as Hampi, after the village that lies near its centre. A stunning ruined city of the Hindus, overun and partly destroyed by Muslim armies, it remains a vast complex of abandoned temples in a surreal landscape of giant boulders. Hampi is an important tourist destination and a popular one among backpackers. The site sprawls over 26 square kilometres the city dates from 1343 and enjoyed its heyday in the early sixteenth century. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Location: Hampi (Vijayanagar), Karnataka, southern India
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