Stepwell

Stepwells were once the heart of India’s water management — cooling cities, storing rain, and building community. Long before climate change became a crisis, ancient engineers found smart, sustainable solutions. Could these forgotten structures inspire how we tackle water shortages today?

Watch this video to see how Caron Rawnsley, and Irish citizen, is cleaning and reviving stepwells across Jodhpur.

Built by King Chanda and dedicated to Hashat Mata, the Chand Baori in Rajasthan is an architectural and engineering marvel, despite its role in history being little known.