During the 1980s and 1990s, Dr. George Michell collaborated with the American archaeologist Dr. John M. Fritz on a comprehensive survey of the 14th-16th century ruins of the great capital city of Hampi Vijayanagara in Karnataka, one of the most spectacular historical sites in India, now inscribed on UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage List. In his lecture, Michell will illustrate the layout of the city, and the styles of the sacred, royal and military monuments that still stand. He will also discuss the mythical associations of the city’s magnificent landscape setting.