Chand Baori Stepwell

[murali]

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built between 800 and 900 AD. The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat.

 

[AlanLichty]

Hard to imagine coming up all of those stairs carrying the water you need for the day. Amazing infrastructure on display.

 

[Trent Watts]

Thanks for sharing this. Amazing architecture from such an ancient time as well.

 

[BlackRockArt]

Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built between 800 and 900 AD. The state of Rajasthan is extremely arid, and the design and final structure of Chand Baori was intended to conserve as much water as possible. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface, and Chand Baori was used as a community gathering place for locals during periods of intense heat.

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Nice patterns

Oliver