Taj Mahal Grand Canyon Taj Mahal Tomb built in the 17th century Located in India One of the New Seven World Wonders There was a plan for another identical black tomb Construction More than 22,000 people Took 21 years to be completed Takes on different coloring during different periods of the day Full height 171 m 1000 elephants Most expensive gemstones About 735,000 euro Tourism 2-4 million tourists every year, 200,000 of them foreigners Busiest months October, November and February Interesting facts The emperor cut off the hands of the workers Perfectly symmetrical 28 types of stones Map Grand Canyon In Arizona, formed by the Colorado River One of the Seven Natural Wonders Of The World Length, width, depth 2 billion years of geological history Tourism Trips on the Colorado river Hiking Phantom Ranch Mule riding
Before 1818 it was known as Palace Yard. Royal Palace former Royal Apartments. 15th century residence of the later Stewart monarchs. The Crown Room This vaulted Strongroom is located on the first floor of the Royal Palace building. contains the Honours of Scotland. include the Crown of Scotland, sceptre and sword of state. The Crown dates from 1540 made of Scottish gold and is set with 94 pearls, 10 diamonds and 33 other precious and semi-precious gemstones. The Sceptre made of gold topped with a large Rock Crystal (Quartz). The Stone of Destiny Also located among the honours. The most treasured possession of Scotland. otherwise known as the Stone of Scone. the monarchs of Scotland are traditionally crowned. The Great Hall built in 1513 orders of King James IV as the chief place of State Assembly. It still has its original Hammerbeam roof, one of the most important timber roofs in Scotland.
Mumtaz-ul-Zamani or Mumtaz Mahal. Development spent the next 23 years (1630-1653) and is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Ustad Ahmad Shah Jahan ordered the making of this building. Ustaz Ahmad workers gather 20,000 people consisting of a mason, goldsmith and engraver who famous from around the world. With the roof, dome and minarets are made of white marble, and beautiful art mozak. Some 43 types of gemstones, the diamond inclusion, jed, crystal, topaz, and patchouli has been used to obtain beautiful Taj Mahal. Giza Pyramid It is the oldest and largest pyramid of the three pyramids in Giza Nekropolis. Built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh, Khufu. Built for more than 20 years and is expected to take place in about 2560 BC. The three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives, and a pyramid of "satellite" even smaller, in the form of an elevated track, and mastaba tombs surrounding the
The decorative elements were created by applying paint or stucco, or by stone inlays or carvings. In line with the Islamic prohibition against the use of anthropomorphic forms, the decorative elements can be grouped into either calligraphy, abstract forms or vegetative motifs. Interior The interior chamber of the Taj Mahal steps far beyond traditional decorative elements. the inlay work is not pietra dura, but lapidary of precious and semiprecious gemstones. The inner chamber is an octagon with the design allowing for entry from each face, though only the south garden-facing door is used. The interior walls are about 25 metres high and topped by a "false" interior dome decorated with a sun motif. Each chamber wall has been highly decorated with dado bas relief, intricate lapidary inlay and refined calligraphy panels, reflecting in miniature detail the design elements seen throughout the exterior of the complex. The garden
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