Stepwells

Connected Sites: 12

WHS having architecturally or historically significant Stepwells "Stepwells, also called bawdi or baoli (Hindi) ..... or vaav (Gujerati) are wells or ponds in which the water can be reached by descending a set of steps. They may be covered and protected, and are often of architectural significance. It can be multi-storied also in which a bullock turns the water wheel ("Rehat") to raise the water in the well to the first or second floor." (Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepwell )

Connected Sites

  • Champaner-Pavagadh
    Champaner-Pavagadh
    India
    Inscribed: 2004
    2.84
    49
    3

    See Indianjourneys.Wordpress.Com
  • Hampi
    Hampi
    India
    Inscribed: 1986
    4.02
    84
    4

    See Www.Indiawaterportal.Org
  • Sukur
    Nigeria
    Inscribed: 1999
    0
    1
    "Unique Stone-Built Conical Walk-In Wells"
  • Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
    Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
    Viet Nam
    Inscribed: 2011
    2.36
    127
    8
    At Nam Giao Altar Location, Used As A Ritual Bath: "A Square Well With Steps, Still Full Of Water. It Has Been Identified As The ‘Jade Well’ But Is Known To Local People As The ‘Well Of The King’."
  • Rohtas Fort
    Rohtas Fort
    Pakistan
    Inscribed: 1997
    2.92
    38
    16
    Has 3 Step Wells - "Bari (Main) Bowali: It Is In The Middle Of The Fort For Soldiers, Elephants, Horses Etc. This Baoli Has 148 Steps (Now 134 Left Due To Filling Of Mud). Each Step Is 20 Cm (8 Inches) Wide. The Upper Portion Has Been Cut In Stone. It Has Three Arches That Span The Length Of The Baoli."
  • Rock Islands
    Rock Islands
    Palau
    Inscribed: 2012
    4.00
    39
    6
    Ulong Village Contains Several Stone Features, Including A ... Walk-In Well On The Beach Flat (Nomination File)
  • Red Fort
    Red Fort
    India
    Inscribed: 2007
    3.10
    317
    4
    "The Discovery Of A Tughlak Era Baoli In The Red Fort Has Been The Subject Of Much Debate. How Come A 14th Century Step-Well Exists In A Fort Built By Shah Jahan In The 17th Century? Baffling For Some But It Must Be Remembered That The Red Fort Was Built On The Ruins Of An Old Afghan Fort....." For More See
    See Www.Hinduonnet.Com
  • Hill Forts of Rajasthan
    Hill Forts of Rajasthan
    India
    Inscribed: 2013
    3.70
    253
    5
    Kumhalgarh - "Langan Baori, A 15th-Century Step-Well" (Wiki)
  • Fatehpur Sikri
    Fatehpur Sikri
    India
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.38
    249
    9

    See En.Wikipedia.Org
  • Dholavira: A Harappan City
    Dholavira: A Harappan City
    India
    Inscribed: 2021
    2.85
    13
    2
    Bead-Workshop, Water Tanks, A Step Well, And Houses Of Various Stages Are Found In The Castle (Ab Ev)
  • Chan Chan
    Chan Chan
    Peru
    Inscribed: 1986
    3.33
    97
    7
    Large, Deep, Walk-In-Wells
    See Www.Inkanatura.Com
  • Rani-ki-Vav
    Rani-ki-Vav
    India
    Inscribed: 2014
    3.53
    57
    4