Hawa Mahal - It's located in Jaipur, India; and it means

1/15/2021, 5:10:03 AM
Hawa Mahal - It's located in Jaipur, India; and it means "The Palace of Wind". -The palace was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone , and comprises 953 windows. 👀The original intent of the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. 🌬️This architectural feature also allowed cool air to pass through, making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer. - Each of the five floors of the Hawa Mahal has a temple in it. - There is an archaeological museum located in the courtyard of the Hawa Mahal that displays a fine collection of antiques, weapons, and other items used by the royals. Posted by @ancient .scientist  photo taken by📸 @yourworldmylens

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