Partway up the steps to the summit was a spiral staircase leading to a sheltered gallery. Protected from the sun were some exquisite frescoes of partially clothed females. The jewelry, facial expression, eyes, and hand gestures were particularly well-executed. The brushstrokes were still visible, adding a more lyrical look. It is believed that these figures represent celestial nymphs –or asparas.. Out of perhaps as many as 500 portraits, only 22 remain today. How beautiful the rocks must have looked with these colorful women adorning their surface!
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