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Varanasi: The Temple City Overview by Sameera Reddy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the history and development of the city of Varanasi, India over time. It discusses how the city originated on the banks of the Ganges River over 800 BCE and has undergone expansions and changes in governance. The current master plan focuses on conservation of heritage zones, including the Riverfront Ghats along the Ganges, in accordance with UNESCO specifications. Overpopulation and unplanned tourism threaten the cultural and ecological stability of the historic city.
- Author
- Sameera Reddy
- Language
- EN