This is a real masterpiece of architecture.
Chand Baori in the village Abhaneri in the Eastern part of Rajasthan in India is one of the main attractions in the country. This is one of the oldest wells in Rajasthan and one of the largest wells in the world.
Chand Baori not like a usual wells. Although he was demanding and require maintenance and periodic repair, as well as other wells.
Externally Chand Baori represents incredible square structure consisting of 13 storeys connected flights of stairs along the walls, numbering 3500 symmetrically arranged to each other in steps that lead to the bottom, at 22-m depth.
The well was constructed in 9th century by king Chand dynasty Nikumbha to provide the surrounding areas with a reliable water source.
The well provides water to the inhabitants for several centuries until it was put into operation a modern system of water supply.
Green murky water at the bottom of the well indicates that the well as a source of water for the population is no longer used.
Today the well is a significant architectural object, which has more than 1000 years.
Now with a well built temple and pilgrims from all over the world can down stairs and wash the feet in green ooze.
The well is also known, Bawdi or Baori. The building itself is unique to India.
Especially valuable are the steps that allow to reach the bottom of the well.
Such a system of steps allowed right many people to access water at any time of the year.
True reason of building such complex structures is still not clear.
Some believe that the well was built to collect water runoff. Rajasthan is a pretty dry place, and every drop of water is worth its weight in gold.
A big well played the role of a huge crater where fell into the water. The well also served as a gathering place of people. Local residents often sat around or on the steps and cool off in the intense heat. Closer to the bottom of the well temperature was 5-6 degrees lower.