rani ki vav
states: [india]
category: cultural
year: 2014
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 23.8588888889, 72.1016666667
last visited: 2019
unesco id: 922
world heritage site: 922
Rani-ki-Vav, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, is an intricately designed stepwell built in the 11th century as a memorial to a king by his widowed queen. Renowned for its stunning architecture, it features seven levels of stairs adorned with over 500 detailed sculptures of Hindu deities and mythological scenes. Originally constructed to provide water during dry seasons, this subterranean marvel was later restored after being buried by floods for centuries. Today, it stands as a testament to ancient engineering and artistic brilliance.
