The Sinking of the Taj Mahal
One of India’s most enduring symbols, the Taj Mahal at Agra, could sink as a result of damage to its supporting structure if the depletion and drying of the Yamuna River continues, experts and activists fear.
Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj, the marble mausoleum is propped on an ebony wood base that needs moisture …
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