Monolithic Bull (aka Nandi)

Up 'n' Ruins (Holidays pt. 3)

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October 1st 2012
I made a promise in my last entry that I would dedicate this entry to ruins and the movie Up, and I have no intention of disappointing (I know you all must be sitting at the edge of your seats, dying to hear about both). First, some ruins, and then I'll move on to this Upbusiness when I get to that part of the story. Our ruins exploration took several different forms over a co ... read more

Asia » India » Karnataka » Hampi

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more