Tourists, Taj Mahal, India

The Great Gate, Darwaza-i rauza, of The Taj Mahal Complex, southern gateway entrance, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Tim Graham

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south gate southern entrance Southern gateway gateway iwan iwans arch arches archway pietra dura white marble bas relief inlaid jewels gems gemstones gemstone filigree coral jade mother of pearl arabic script Koran teachings calligraphy calligraphic quotations The Great Gate Darwaza-i rauza tourism south side southern aspect The Taj Mahal mausoleum Indo-Islamic architecture World Famous Landmark famous landmarks seven wonders of the world 7 wonders of the world southern view south facade Taj Mahal Complex at dawn sunrise early morning UNESCO World Heritage Monument UNESCO World Heritage site sites Taj Mahal complex Mughal Mughal architecture Mughals Moghal Moghals Islamic heritage Islam site tourist attraction tourist attractions Indian landmark landmarks landmark building travel destination travel destinations vacation destination holiday destinations where to go in India ancient sites Indian architecture architectural features typical India typically Indian traditional India tradition traditions India Asian Asia Uttar Pradesh Northern India Indian scene India scenes historic monuments Indian history Indian heritage domes dome minarets minaret tomb tombs monument monuments Shah Jahan Shah Jehan Mumtaz Mahal 17th Century architecture architectural design Persian style historic monument famous monuments famous landmark Agra The Golden Triangle detail close up low angle view upward view famous tourist sight tourist site sights tourists sites The Taj Mahal Complex precious gemstones semi-precious gemstones semiprecious jewels lapidary arts lapidary artwork lapidary art figurative carving ornate carvings inlaid stone embellishment embellished decorative art faceted design facets facet incribed inscriptions inscription artisan skill quotations Koran quotation Qu'uran teachings nobody no-one empty peace and quiet tranquil scene tranquility

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Architecture - Traditional, Architecture