Step Well (Baori)

GPTKB entity

Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
Water management system
gptkbp:builtYear Medieval period
Ancient period
gptkbp:conservationStatus Many are protected monuments
Some are in disrepair
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Architectural heritage
Religious rituals
Social interaction
gptkbp:declinedAfter Modern water supply systems
gptkbp:etymology Baori (Hindi), Baoli, Vav, Vavdi
gptkbp:feature Pavilions
Steps leading to water
Multiple levels
Ornate carvings
Cool microclimate
Resting places
Rectangular or circular plan
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:India
gptkb:Pakistan
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Step Well (Baori)
gptkbp:material gptkb:stone
Brick
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Chand_Baori
gptkb:Agrasen_ki_Baoli
gptkb:Rani_ki_Vav
gptkbp:region gptkb:Delhi
gptkb:Gujarat
gptkb:Madhya_Pradesh
gptkb:Rajasthan
Sindh
gptkbp:relatedTo Rainwater harvesting
Traditional architecture
Sustainable water management
Hydraulic engineering
gptkbp:UNESCOStatus Rani ki Vav is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
gptkbp:usedFor Drinking water
Community gathering
Irrigation
Water storage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kuchaman_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6