Who took the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - Alexander Greenlaw
In 1856 Alexander Greenlaw took the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi.
Timeline related to Hampi:
- The ruins at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by an engineer and antiquarian named Colonel Colin Mackenzie.
- In 1856 Alexander Greenlaw takes the first detailed photographs of archaeological remains at Hampi.
- In 1976, Hampi was recognized as a site of national importance.
- In 1986 Hampi was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.