Stepped Tank (Hampi)

India / Karnataka / Kamalapuram / Hampi / Zenana Enclosure
This famous stepped tank was exacaved only during 1980-1983 as was evident from the photographs displayed in Archeological museum in Kamalapura. It is a beautiful tank as can be seen from the photographs. Into this tank lead a series of stone water troughs originating from a far place. Water conservation was an important priority for Vijayanagar people in those days, as Tungabhadra (Pampa) water was not available throughout the year. Page edited by Dr D. Manikyala Rao, Reader in Zoology, A.N.R. College, Gudivada, Krishna Dt. Andhra Pradesh
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Coordinates:   15°18'53"N   76°28'13"E

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  • archeological site, world heritage site
  • also called pushkarni
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