The Seven Wonders of the Modern World: The Taj Mahal
A MARBLE MARVEL WHAT IS THE TAJ MAHAL A LABOR OF LOVE RESTORE AND PROTECT KEEPING IT CLEAN GLOSSARY TO LEARN MORE INDEX 4 6 10 16 22 30 31 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Agra This city in northern India is home to the Taj Mahal It is one of the world’s most famous monuments You cannot wait to see it in person 4 A MARBLE MARVEL
CROWN OF PALACES The name Taj Mahal is Persian for Crown of Palaces You arrive at the entrance called the Great Gate This entrance welcomes thousands of visitors each day Here you catch your first view of the monument The white marble dome shimmers in the sunlight A long pool reflects its image The Taj Mahal is even more beautiful than you imagined 5
