Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay, which involves carving out marble slabs and inserting precious and semiprecious stones to create elaborate floral and geometric ...

Despite countless images, a visit to the Taj Mahal proves breathtaking. The monument's marble transforms with sunlight, creating a serene atmosphere. Intricate carvings, precious stone inlays, and ...

Taj Mahal in Agra is one of the most beautiful expressions of love and an architectural masterpiece in the world. This masterpiece is a white marble building constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ...

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Swarms of insects breeding in a polluted river near the Taj Mahal are threatening the intricate marble inlay work at the 17th century monument to love by leaving green and black ...

The three-day events offer a once-a-year opportunity to visit the graves of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.

Few monuments have inspired as many interpretations as the Taj Mahal, a structure that has, over centuries, come to embody love, loss, faith, and imperial ambition all at once. A new exhibition at DAG ...

Lucknow, India — Swarms of insects breading in a polluted river near the Taj Mahal are threatening the intricate marble inlay work at the 17th century monument to love by leaving green and black ...

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