Lost in time is a phrase generally used for things or places that are long gone or forgotten over a period of time. India is dotted with such places that been completely uninhabited or just turned into ghost towns.
VIJAYANAGAR , KARNATAKA
Vijayanagar was once a capital of Vijayanagar Empire. It is situated close to today's Hampi in Ballari district , Vijayanagar is a lost city set on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. Currently the place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is renowned for its many old temples including Virupaksha Temple and Narasimha statue.
POOMPUHAR , TAMILNADU
Poompuhar is an ancient town in the Mayiladuthurai district built on the banks of the Kaveri River. It was major port town during the Cholas empire. The town was later established by marine archeological research .It is said that the town was rebuilt several times after that .
LOTHAL , GUJARAT
Lothal is situated in Bhal region of Gujarat .It was one of the cities of the Indus valley civilization .The lost city was discovered in 1954 during an excavation by the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI). As per ASI, Lothal had the world's earliest known dock. There are several ancient monuments which are protected and preserved now.
KALIBANGAN, RAJASTHAN
Kalibangan is situated in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. Kalibangan is another lost town set on the banks of the Ghaggar river. The site is a hub of Harappan remains and is a prominent tourist attraction in the state According to a report published by ASI, Kalibangan served as a prime provincial capital of the Indus valley civilization. The town is noted for having the world's earliest attested ploughed field!
DWARKA, GUJARAT
Dwarka is situated in Gujarat and is the most revered cities in Hinduism. It is believed that Lord Krishna founded the city and he used to live in the under water ancient city of Dwarka. Today ,the lost city of Dwarka has been developed as a scuba diving site and visited by tourists from across the globe.
The stories behind these places are believed by lot of people ,some say those are all stories after-all .But the beauty of these places are to be seen , felt and embraced. They can be lost in time but not in our hearts. They are the real treasure we need to safeguard.
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