Mar 10, 2015
The TAJ, amongst the most endangered heritage sites in the world
The TAJ, amongst the most endangered heritage sites in the world
Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.” It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. However, this piece of “perfect architecture” is now under the threat of environmental damage, including soot, particulates and acid rain. The declining water level of the nearby Yamuna River is affecting the building’s wooden foundation and both…
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