Tragically by the late 20th century, Jaisalmer was on the verge of collapse. Within the fort more than 2,000 people live in buildings designed to keep out heat and dust, let in breezes, and conserve scarce water supplies. Paradoxically increased consumption and waste due to growing tourism and population put unbearable pressure on the city’s aged infrastructurewith. Water, seeping through the deca...
