From Gujarati, a stepwell—an elaborately designed subterranean water structure common in the Indian subcontinent, particularly Gujarat and Rajasthan. Vaavs feature descending flights of steps leading to a well shaft, often lined with ornate carvings. Rani ki Vav in Patan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Tourists descended the carved steps of the ancient vaav, marvelling at the sculptures that lined every tier.
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(India) A stepwell.
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