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Backpacker's Blueprint
Decoding the World Through Architecture
TAJ MAHAL
A building that reflects our own humanity back at us. Humbling, elegant a piece of artistry for all of time
The Secrets of the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal
Agra, India
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About
Quick Facts: The Architecture of the Taj Mahal
Architect: Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Material: Makrana Marble
Foundation: Ebony wood wells submerged in the Yamuna River!!!
The Optical Illusion: The Arabic calligraphy increases in size as it goes up so it looks uniform from the ground.
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How to get there
Daytrips are available to the Taj Mahal from Delhi.
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Architecture Highlights
Where to Start, I will leave this one to the video
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Where to Stay
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