Victoria Lautman

Journalist spends four years traversing India to document forgotten stepwells before they disappear.

© Victoria Lautman

© Victoria Lautman

«Stepwells—often hidden in plain sight in India’s arid regions—are ancient, indigenous water structures. Typically, they are open subterranean constructions, with steps leading deep into the ground, where water can be collected and stored for use the year round.»

© Victoria Lautman

© Victoria Lautman

© Victoria Lautman

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