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Baolis

Scope note

Use for well constructions of India, often architecturally embellished, with steps deeply cut down to a water-drawing area; used also as shelters from the heat.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30006210

Broader Terms used

<wells by construction>

Equivalent Terms used

baoli

Created

13yrs ago

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