Vijayanagara, Oct. 25 -- A UNESCO World Heritage Centre expert team began a review of conservation measures at Hampi on Saturday, October 24, holding discussions with officials from multiple departments responsible for protecting and managing the historic site.

The delegation, headed by George Abung from Kenya and Ichida Shimoda from Japan, interacted with senior officials from Vijayanagara and Koppal districts, the Archaeological Survey of India, the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority, the Tourism Department and the State Department of Archaeology.

During the meeting, officials presented details of the initiatives undertaken to safeguard Hampi's monuments and manage the surrounding heritage area. An official who participate...