But in recent years, a debate has emerged over its true ownership. What seems like a simple question has led to legal disputes, political controversies, and religious claims. The issue began when ...
The famous tourist destination still has plenty to offer. 6 min read "The Taj Mahal shows three faces,” says Nicholas Wapshott, a British writer, journalist, and father. “In the early morning ...
Serious air pollution surrounding these sites has led to the deterioration of the white marble, stone inlays and sandstone of the three sites. The archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the ...
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Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, attracts millions of tourists every year. The jaw-dropping monument was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. There are a number of facts ...
The Taj backs up against the once-vibrant Yamuna River, now often dried to the point where locals can walk in the riverbed. Preservationists hope to counter the effects of a growing population on ...
The Taj Mahal was originally adorned with a 466 kg gold finial, removed by British officer Joseph Taylor in 1810 and replaced with a gold-plated copper version. Subsequent replacements in 1876 and ...
Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay, which involves carving out marble slabs and inserting precious and semiprecious stones to create elaborate floral and geometric ...
Every year for the past decade or so, more than three million travelers have visited India's Taj Mahal. The white marble monument—completed over some 15 years by the emperor Shah Jahan as a ...