Hampi Circle
Hampi, a World Heritage Site is bestowed with the choicest landscape by the nature, which is more highlight ended by the architectural manifestations of mankind from time immemorial, amply demonstrating that the rugged enchanting nature could be well harnessed for the betterment of mankind. Hampi is traditionally identified with Kishkinda of Ramayana and it is also known as Pampakshetra due to its association with Siva-Girija.
The findings of Palaeoliths at Malapanagudi and Neolithic artefacts at Masalaiahna- gudda have dated the human settlement in the valley to the pre-historic and Neo-Chalcolithic times. The paintings found on the boulders of Masalaiahanagudda are the early works of art here. Recently as many as 10 rock shelters at ChikkarampurAnegundi area have yielded rock art paintings and also has been identified as a major chalcolithic site.
