Nameless Stepwell near Alwar, Rajasthan

A photo of a nameless stepwell bathed in golden light somewhere along the road from Alwar to Rajgarh. 
We asked for directions; they said turn left opposite the Reliance petrol pump, then left again. No signposts. Just word of mouth. That’s how we found this local stepwell - known simply as Baori.
As we arrived, a young boy zipped past on a bicycle; a woman in a vibrant sari balanced a water pot on her head. Beyond the road, through a tangle of undergrowth, ancient steps lead down into silence. Five tiers of carved archways descend into the earth - once echoing with the splash of water, now hushed and dry.
Golden light slants across moss-covered stone, choked with sand and weeds. Insects hum in the stillness. It feels like time has stopped here.
Once beautiful with elegant pillars and arches, now a forgotten wonder silting up with deep drifts of sand.

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A guide to approx sizes
A3: 42x28cm
A2: 56x42cm
70x50cm paper size, image size 70x47cm