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23-MAY-2014

Extension

Somebody said that these were meant for women to be able to view what's going on outside without being seen, but I also read they were used as showers, which to me seems more plausible. There were several such structures in this complex.

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Buz Kiefer31-May-2014 16:24
Very interesting and a nice image. V
Aivar Mikko29-May-2014 11:55
Nice shot! There is enough room for 2 more extensions, but if it's shower I don't know...
bill friedlander28-May-2014 17:14
A nest for humans! V
globalgadabout28-May-2014 15:33
modesty would be well preserved whatever the usage...it does look a bit precarious though..
Jim Coffman28-May-2014 12:27
Wow,I'm not to sure I would feel safe standing in one of these!