Hampi passe, focus now on promoting unique tourist sites

PROTECTION of historically important locations and promoting them as tourist destinations was the focus this year for the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage.

- BOSKY KHANNA @Bengaluru

PROTECTION of historically important locations and promoting them as tourist destinations was the focus this year for the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. Officials have been busy documenting antique sites and locations.

In keeping with the 2024-25 budget announcement, they have completed documenting 530 protected monuments using 3D laser scanning technology, and creating a walk-through 3D virtual tour at chosen archaeological sites.

Remodelling and reviving heritage museums in the state was also initiated this year. While Mysuru museum was inaugurated, work is going on at Venkatappa Art Gallery, in Madikeri, Mangaluru and Kalaburagi museums.

A project has been drawn up to conserve 25 monuments spread across 150 acres in Chittapura taluk of Kalaburgi district.