The Lotus shaped pool partially visible in this picture on the top right corner was the swimming pool on the first floor and an exact replica of it lies beneath on the ground level of the Jahaz Mahal. The Spiral structure which is the focus of this picture, shows the water purifying system of the period. Water coming from Kapur Lake through pipes used to gush into these spirals and due to the circular motion, used to slow down leaving behind the impurities and letting only the clearer water flow into the pool.This spiral system has a form composed by two integrated snakes.Now isn't this an architectural marvel of the period?
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
The Swimming Pool within Jahaz Mahal
The Lotus shaped pool partially visible in this picture on the top right corner was the swimming pool on the first floor and an exact replica of it lies beneath on the ground level of the Jahaz Mahal. The Spiral structure which is the focus of this picture, shows the water purifying system of the period. Water coming from Kapur Lake through pipes used to gush into these spirals and due to the circular motion, used to slow down leaving behind the impurities and letting only the clearer water flow into the pool.This spiral system has a form composed by two integrated snakes.Now isn't this an architectural marvel of the period?
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