The Seven Wonders of the Modern World: The Taj Mahal
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
CENOTAPHS The tombs inside the Taj Mahal that are visible to the public are called cenotaphs They are empty The real tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal are beneath the monument The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum in Agra India The monument sits on the Yamuna River It contains the tombs of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal 6 WHAT IS THE TAJ MAHAL
The Taj Mahal is famous for its white marble Ornamental inlays made with gemstones are pressed into the marble The monument’s most recognized feature is its onion-shaped dome It reaches a height of over 200 feet 61 meters tall INLAY TAJ MAHAL AGRA INDIA W N S E 7 WHERE IS THE TAJ MAHAL
