image creditChand Baori is a famous stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the 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 the 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps, 13 stories and is 100 feet deep. It's a fine example of the architectural excellence prevalent in the past.
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Stair-master anyone?
Whoa! I can just imagine hundreds of people endlessly going up and down the steps like some sort of Dante-esque circle of hell. www.satisfiedsole.com
If I'm not mistaken, they filmed this in the film "The Fall" with some pretty cool choreographed walkers. Excellent movie. Check it out.
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