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We also visited the marketplace, which is
almost overshadowed by the rock formations
behind, and once formed a busy and bustling
square where traders from many countries
would come to trade fruits, vegetables, spices
and textiles.
The bustling empire had a well-developed
water system with aqueducts that ensured
water distribution. Water was also used to
cool the rooms in the palaces. Unfortunately,
all that remains now is one long bridge like
wall of this structure.
Some interesting sites to visit in Hampi are….

This temple is dedicated to Lord Virupaksha,
another name for Lord Shiva. This temple
has been functioning uninterruptedly ever
since its inception in the 7th century AD. That
makes it one of the oldest functioning temple
in India.

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