In late 19th century and early 20th century, the Mahabalipuram site was largely a focus of colonial era tourist guides and speculations, parts of many monuments were covered with sand, and little was done to preserve the site.
The Mahabalipuram site was largely a focus of colonial era tourist guides and speculations, parts of many monuments were covered with sand. This was in late 19th century. This was in early 20th century. The Mahabalipuram site was largely a focus of colonial era tourist guides and speculations, little was done to preserve the site. This was in late 19th century. This was in early 20th century.