The Seven Wonders Of Taj Mahal

The first piece of architectural art to look at is the Taj Mahal. It was constructed as a mausoleum for the wife of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife after her death following complications of childbirth (Kapadia, n.d.). It became so famous that its design was even replicated as a casino in Atlantic City, although that became a mausoleum for the cash of its investors. When someone looks at the Taj Mahal for the first time, the thing that stands out the most is the use of white marble in its construction. Almost everything in the Taj Mahal was created with white marble. Next to be noticed would be both the domes and minarets that make up the monument. These are key tenets of the Mughal style that was used in building it. So too is the calligraphy that adorns almost all of the gateways and

of the greatest and the most important architectural monuments in the world. Even though two of

The magnificent Empire State Building was the tallest and still is one of the tallest buildings in the world.The Empire State Building is an unique and wonderful place to go because of the History, Interesting Facts, and the marvelous look from the outside.

Located about 40 miles outside of Xian, a city situated in the northeastern section of China, the Tomb of the First Emperor is one of the famous sites of the modern era and has captivated the attention of archaeologists over the past four decades. The site itself is relatively large, with the outer gate being slightly less hen 7,000 yards around and the inner, underground palace containing “a gigantic pit measuring about 300 square yards was excavated in terraces to a depth of more than 100 feet. Archaeologists estimate the size of the subterranean palace built at the bottom of the pit to be about 400 feet by 525 feet, equal to 48 basketball courts” (Hoh, Erling). Yet despite its massive size and the over 40-meter mound that covers the

This Madrasa is especially significant, because it is one of the earliest pieces of Islamic architecture to still be standing today. It was also one of the first Islamic architectural buildings to employ to use of decorated floral mosaic tiles which was uncommon during the Ilkhanid period but later mastered by the Timurids. Earlier mosaic designs were strictly geometric, but this new floral pattern gained popularity as time passed. While walking through the museum I was fascinated by several secular and religious pieces of art from the Islamic region. The reason that I chose to analyze this piece over the other exhibits was a result of my interest in mosque architecture, and because this was as close as I was able to get to an ancient piece of Islamic architecture. I have seen many qibla walls, many qurans, and many mihrabs, but this specific one was unlike the modern prayer niches in the mosques that I visit, it was a spectacular masterpiece of polychrome mosaic and it was unlike any religious architectural exhibit in the western world. It’s impossible to ignore the important role that the east Asian ideas of the Mongol empire played in the religious architecture of the Ilkhanid period, and had the Ilkhanids not been so heavily influenced by Mongol traditions their architecture would have had a completely different look and feel.

Next, my mother told me this mosque is the biggest one, and the second religious buildings, also it has the tallest minaret in the world. This mosque has a roof made of light steel, and decorated with cedar wood which opens in 3 minutes for bringing fresh air during the summer. Also, this mosque has many chandeliers made in crystal. The location of this mosque is right by the sea overlooking the Atlantic ocean,

Some what after the Emperors death, the ceiling of the tomb was seen as being a model of the heavens. Treasures were buried deep within the mausoleum, these were protected by devices which would trigger arrows at intruders who would enter. the workmen who worked on the tomb were buried alive to ensure that the secrets of the entranceway died with them.

One of the seven wonders of the world. For almost four millennias they were the tallest structures of the entire world. And yet we are still baffled as to how they were built. The Pyramids! We find these mysterious, immense, and fascinating structures throughout the world. We gaze at them in wonder and ask ourselves: who built them? How were they built? what were they used for? and, when were they built? The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. The pyramids purpose has always been a question of excitement ever since we discovered them, they’re a byproduct of conspiracy theorists dreams. They were initially thought to be a burial ground, yet we have no corpses... Other theorists believe in the idea of constellation copies. Both The Pyramids of Giza and The Three Great Pyramids Of Teotihuacan reflect and exactly point to the constellation of Orion 's belt, the very same constellation we see in the nights gaze here in Auckland. Now there are pyramids all over the globe, as if someone or something had taken a stamp, and stamped the earth many times over. There 's far more pyramids in Sudan than egypt, and there 's more in South America than the rest of the world combined. So how did so many cultures devise the same blueprint? Historically the

On the other hand, India has spent a majority of its history as a colony of England. It was not until 1947 that India became an independent nation state, after a grassroots nationalist movement started by Gandhi, and even then they were a one party congress. They are also an interesting case of democracy because of how many unfavorable aspects towards it they had, such as high inequality, many peasants, and many different languages and religions (Lecture). In 1956, India was broken up into states by the States Reorganization Act, that made state lines based on linguistic group. India’s founding leaders mirrored the ideas of America, in balancing states rights with a central government (Sil, 2014). They have also more recently gone through a liberalization of their economy. India is unique in the way that their social hierarchy is constructed because of the fact that they have a caste system. The caste system is a combination of religious practice and community organization that is a part of Hinduism (Sil, 2014). This system was officially demolished in the country, but in the country it is still very prevalent, and the focus on helping those who were in lower castes succeed has made people more aware of the way they institute social policies.

In the west branch of the southwest portion of the Valley of the Kings lies the tomb of Horemheb. This tomb was built at the end of the 18th dynasty and shows a shift in tomb architecture. This was one of the first tombs, in the transition between dynasties, to have a straight axis style vs the previously used bent axis. This means that the corridors and chambers were vertical not at an angle. Upon entering, there are three sloping corridors that lead to a well and pillared chamber. You continue deeper under the earth down two more corridors that lead to a chamber with entrance to the burial chamber. This tomb is filled with illustrations of deities and of scenes from the newly introduced Book of Gates. This is the first tomb to show this object

The lighter in color and less decorated middle section has somewhat calming effect after the stimulating bottom section. The central part has five arched openings, but only the middle three contain windows. The side tower has two arched windows each. On relatively large area in this section we can see how the building material was arranged. The arrangement of darker and lighter material on the top of this section creates interesting pattern, which is different on the central section than on the two outside

It also reflects the extent of intercultural dialogs and contacts that helped shape the Islamic societies at a local level, over time. This shrine is located on a rock that has sacred importance to three monotheistic religions i.e. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This octagonal structure symbolizes the conquest of Islam and as a reminder of the unique connections of humanity to God through the sacred events that have taken on the spot where this shrine is constructed. For many years, the believers of the Islamic religion have cherished this place because of its religious

There are many interesting facts and myths about the Taj Mahal that have come up over the years, but the real history is way more interesting than any fiction. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, inspired by love, has amazed millions of viewers over the years with it’s extreme beauty. Over 7 million people visit it every year, and most people walk away not knowing the history or the real story behind this amazing structure. There are actually 28 types of precious jewels set into the marble of the Taj Mahal and it is India’s most popular tourist attraction and is the pride of India’s nation, so don’t wait too long to see it for yourself.

The Taj Mahal is a prime example of India’s rich culture. A mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic characteristics, the two decade long project is a renowned “Wonder of the World” that boasts an emotional and romantic history; it was built by Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal era in a splendid tribute to his deceased wife. To this day, the Taj Mahal continues to be a famous landmark and cherished piece of Indian art.

The Taj Mahal is known largely as one of the most famous and beloved structures in India with a tale of a romantic love story behind it. The magnificent structure is located in Agra, India along the bank of the Yamuna River. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in 1632 for his beloved late wife Mumtaz Mahal meaning “ Beloved Ornament of the palace” (TajMahal). Mumtaz also known as Arjumand Banu Begum Was born in April 1593 to Abdul Hasan Asaf Khan, her father who was a Persian noble (TajMahal). She was betrothed the Prince Khurram in 1607 and was married five years later in 1612 at the age of 19, becoming his third wife. Khurram became Emperor after a combination of military conquests and adroit politicking in 1628; he was the fifth Emperor of the Mughal Dynasty (Pg. 7, J. Harasta). Following their wedding he gave her the title “Mumtaz Mahal” which means, “Chosen one of the palace” in Persian (Pg.7, J. Harasta). Emperor Shah had 5 other wives besides Mumtaz, but she was the one he was closest to. The couple had 14 children together; some had died at birth or only lived to be two years old and then some becoming the future rulers over the Empire in events of overthrowing their father. The two had a close and loving relationship so much so that she would travel with him on any expeditions or military Campaign that was required of him and was free to partake in her favorite hobbies; she had a love for architecture and her favorite place was the Riverside