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India: discover baolis, giant pools built into inverted pyramids
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In India, baolis are giant pools built like inverted pyramids. In the past, they were used to collect rainwater. Today, we dive into it with joy.
THAT Baolis are the ghosts of a sunken civilization, with its monumental architecture buried in the depths. Like an inverted pyramid, this water reservoir does exist Monday the most beautiful treasure in the country. There are more than 3,000 in India. Designed in the 9th century, this building is called Baolis used at that time to collect rainwater, to anticipate episodes of drought.
The swimming pool is useful in hot weather
Today, that is Baolis has lost its original use, but is now valued for its aesthetics. This well, with minimalist and exotic decorations, now functions as a giant swimming pool when the weather is very hot. A new way to keep these places alive. Depending on the time and region, the shape of these reservoirs varies. One of them has been adorning the 100 rupee note for four years.
