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The Chand Baori Vav. . . . .The Dark Knight Rises

Posted on October 14, 2013 by annetbell

Gujarat and Rajastan rulers invented clever methods for storing water in response to the semi-arid climate, seasonal changes, and cultural and religious practices in their states.  Vavs (step-wells) are subterranean structures that store drinking water, provide a resting space to … Continue reading →

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