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Chand Baori is the largest and deepest stepwell in India. It consists of 3500 narrow steps over 13 stories and extends 30 m into the ground. The oldest parts of the stepwell date from the 8th century, while the upper stories with the columned arcade around them were built in the 18th century.

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- Leslie Charles SmithHonestly an astonishing architectural accomplishment . .But really a totally impractical idea. Can you imagine a woman from the local village with an earthen pot on her head going down all 13 stories and then ‘cheerfully’ coming back up with the earth…See more
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- Walid GhalayiniLeslie Charles Smith It’s a torture well !!!!
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- Leslie Charles SmithWalid Ghalayini had that in mind too!
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Daryl ButteryLeslie Charles Smith it’s for religious bathing, not a potable water source.4
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- Leslie Charles SmithDaryl Buttery that probably makes more sense.
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Валерий БайрамуковЧего только люди не придумают!- Like
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Terri Webbcan imagine NOT having water….- Like
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Teji MalikLeslie Charles Smith – In case you are not aware, the stepwell is built in the state of Rajasthan which literally means (The land of Sand)-the desert of India- where the above-level water is salty. This is the reason deep wells are still being built th…See more4
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- Valerie AndersonTeji Malik Thank you for posting this information
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