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  • Staci AdmanEric AdmanThe Great India Adventure
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    • Day 29
    • Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 2:01 PM
    • ⛅ 86 °F
    • Altitude: 1,437 ft
    • IndiaCity Palace, Jaipur26°55’30” N  75°49’27” E
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    The Jantar Mantar Observatory

    May 2, 2023 in India ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F

    We had no idea what we were going to see here, but discovered that it is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a collection of huge astronomical instruments completed in 1734 by the king who founded Jaipur. The different structures tell time in various ways, show where the North Star is in the sky, show where the twelve astrological sign constellations are in the sky, and more. It felt like a large sculpture garden!Read more

    Janet HB

    TravelerStonehenge

    5/2/23Reply
    Staci Adman

    TravelerGood thought! 🤔

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    Janet HB

    TravelerFascinating

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