World’s Deepest Step Well

Chand Baori is a famous stepwell situated in the village Abhaneri near Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan. This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps and 13 stories and is 100 feet deep. It is a fine example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past.

via : A New Morning


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Comment by BioTecK
2008-09-13 16:10:58

Wow! That’s just too many steps for me! :p

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Comment by Rachel S
2008-09-14 05:45:04

Obviously, the water bearers must have had FANTASTIC legs! Incredible photos, btw. Thanks for posting them!

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Comment by sndy Subscribed to comments via email
2008-09-15 00:06:48

i want the world to know that my dong is so big that the entire well will fit just the tip.

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Comment by L. Subscribed to comments via email
2009-01-29 11:06:10

I guess that really limits your chances of ever getting laid, huh. Sort of like in reality.

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Comment by sndy Subscribed to comments via email
2009-01-29 23:30:37

reality is just a perception of the world around you. dont take it too seriously.

in the meanwhile please do take my slong. will give you something useful to do.

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Comment by Snake
2008-09-16 14:33:50

Great well pictures…sndy comment FAIL.

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Comment by sndy Subscribed to comments via email
2008-09-16 22:20:54

FAIL is as FAIL does. And my dong wont fit into the well.

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Comment by Sin
2008-11-03 11:17:00

This reminds me of a particular level from Shadow of the Colossus.

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Comment by BilltheDestroyer
2009-01-10 21:38:08

This stairwell was the setting of a great scene in the move “The Fall” by Tarsem.

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2009-05-09 13:19:30

Not just functional, but architecturally stunning and beautiful. The more it rains, the less you have to go down. The climb back up must be quite strenous.

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