ஹம்பி 31- ஒரே கல்லில் செதுக்கப்பட்ட கதவு மற்றும் தண்ணீர் தொட்டி |விஜயபுரா(பிஜாப்பூர்) | கர்நாடகா
The Stone Doors in Hampi are an impressive pair of monolith doors that were once part of one of the entrances of the Royal Enclosure in Hampi.
TLocated outside the King’s Audience Hall the Stone trough was used to provide drinking water to the horses. It has been carved out of a huge single granite block and has a length of 12.72 meters and a breadth of 0.70 meters.
Located near the Mahanavami Dibba platform in the Royal Enclosure, the remarkable stone doors are believed to be a part of the imposing fortification of the enclosed area during the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. The stone doors are one of the prominent remnants of the Vijayanagara period that can be seen among the ruins in Hampi. Though the huge doors are no longer attached to any structure and are not functional in any way, they do not fail to capture the interest of the visitors.
How to reach the Stone Doors, Hampi The Royal Enclosure is one of the most visited spots in Hampi. The stone doors lying within the enclosure can be easily spotted and accessed. However, the Royal Enclosure is a huge area and it has remnants of several other structures.
It is good for visitors to start early in the morning and to hire a bicycle to visit the ruins lying within the Royal Enclosure. A bicycle will save visitors the effort of walking through the large area.
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