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Detailed explanation-1: -The austere and grandiose site of Hampi comprise mainly the remnants of the Capital City of Vijayanagara Empire (14th-16th Cent CE), the last great Hindu Kingdom. The property encompasses an area of 4187, 24 hectares, located in the Tungabhadra basin in Central Karnataka, Bellary District.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, owing to the ancient temples, forts and other monuments here. Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire around 1500 AD, and by some accounts, the second largest city in the world at that time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Location: Hampi is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River in the eastern part of central Karnataka state near the state border with Andhra Pradesh. It is 376 kilometers far away from Bangalore, 385 kilometers far away from Hyderabad and 165 kilometers far away from Hubli.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hampi is a town in the Vijayanagara district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located along the Tungabhadra River in the east and center part of the state, Hampi is near the city of Hosapete. It is famous for hosting the Hampi Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.