Abhaneri village; Chand Baori stepwell

It is one of the most extraordinary sights.  Impossible to guess its purpose . It looks like an immense, very deep hole , its walls lined with geometric steps  arranged in perfect symmetry; they are shaped  as if by machine. I wouldn't guess that it was built before 1000 AD.  The aim was to conserve water. It was used as a community gathering place for locals during intense heat.  The royals had a special pavilion reserved and there were lots of god  images to watch over the people.