Taj Mahal A monument of Love
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Taj Mahal is a monument which is located in Agra, India. It is Built upon the desire of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Son of Jahangir, as the symbol of love toward his beloved wife.
- Taj Mahal of India
Shah Jahan was an emperor of Mughal Empire, whose had a huge wealth during the period. In 1631, his second wife was death while giving birth of her daughter, Gauhara Begum.
Taj Mahal Exotic Scenery
Gauhara Begum her self was the 14th children of the couple Shah Jahan and his Persian wife, Arjumand Banu Begun, whose also known as Mumtaz-ul-or also Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal then used as a musoleum for Shah Jahan’s Persian wife.
The Construction of Taj Mahal had spent 23 years (1630-1653) of building, and Taj Mahal has been a masterpiece of Mughal Architechture.
El Castilo Temple of Mexico
The Chichén Itzá temple area were wide enough with a lot of temples, whereas each of the temples were separated one another. In the middle of the area there was El Castilo ( palace ). El Castilo also formed like pyramid, but with dull roof-edge.
- El Castillo of Mexico
Every March 21st and September 23rd, where having the same duration of night and day, whereas by day, the stares of the temple is shadowed. An optical illusion will result like there are many snakes climb over to the temple, but on the next day, it looks like the snakes are rolling down the temple.
Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh
Baiturrahman Mosque ( Masjid agung Baiturohman) has become one of noble architecture that the people of Aceh been proud of. Baiturrahman located in Banda Aceh ( the capital of Aceh territory) , near by Aceh Market. A lotus water pool in 20 meters distance is built in the front of the mosque until the main gate.
- Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh
Baiturrahman Mosque consist of five domes. The main dome is rising up, and the interior of the mosque is very much beautified with attractive curves and decoration. The beauty of Baiturahman has made this holly mosque as the icon of Aceh.
- Architecture of Baiturrahman Mosque
Baiturahman Mosque has had a long historical stories. During Tsunami disaster, Baiturahman is one among some building that remains stood still. Read more