BWphotchallenge: Old building witnesses a modern city grow around it!

in #bwphotochallenge7 years ago (edited)

Whenever I look at this BW photo, it is almost as if each stone is eager to tell a historic story!
One look at the building and I could not resist taking a picture.

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Agrasen ki Baoli' ( A step well) is a historic building nested right in the heart of New Delhi city. Supposedly built in 10-14th century, this building has survived the ravages of time and seen the bustling modern city of New Delhi grow right around it through centuries. It is hard to believe that within a mile of this ancient building, a major commerical hub area of Delhi buzzes with activity - with no regard to this gem from the past.

The step well is roughly 60 meters long and 15 meters wide, with multiple levels from ground level, going down below ground. In olden days, it was a source of water and perhaps also a place for weary travellers to rest in the niches built at each level.

I hope this building gets visited by many people and it's inner voice, laced with history, is heard by many.

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Thanks. A request - I have posted a Baboon post today with a message on deforrestation. I am not looking for upvotes but if you can resteem it if you like, it will help to spread the message. Thanks in advance. The link is https://steemit.com/portraitcontest/@vm2904/portraitcontest-baboon-reflecting-on-life-entry-1

Really tried but says only top level posts can be resteemed.

Dont know what that means. @patron was able to resteem. I request you to try once again later when you have time. Thanks for your support. Here is the link again which you can click, go to the blog and hit re-steeem. https://steemit.com/portraitcontest/@vm2904/portraitcontest-baboon-reflecting-on-life-entry-1

I can only imagine what stories this building could tell. Gorgeous photo!

Thank you Jean. Appreciate your kind words. Please resteem this story if you like to make this ancient building speak to many many Steemians. Thanks

I did. It's an honor to have such a beautiful post collected in the stream of my own blog page!

Thank you. It is an honor for me actually to have it on your blog page. I took a look at all your blogs and left a comment on the introductory blog. Phoenix/Adi - great personality!

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Thank you!!

Thank you for connecting and for your kind words.

Thanks. Please resteem if you like to spread the message.

Thank you so much. Please feel free to enlist my support if you need help for spreading the message on any causes

Awesome pics! Keep it up, @vm2904!

Thank you. Please resteem this story if you like to make this ancient building speak to many many Steemians. Thanks

Wow thats a great shot..good work.upvote. greets

the building of acient history there is some in my area too. usualy I like to stay, or walking free in that area

Great composition!

The small detail of all the birds gathered on the ledge is very nice.

Thank you. I am surprised and delighted that you noticed the details. Those birds really add to the character of the building.