The Taj Mahal ( Hindi: ताज महल,
meaning "Crown of the Palaces") is
I Beg To Say That Taj Mahal Is
One Of The Historical Site
Which Is In Great Danger &
It Need’s Conservation &
Safety….
an ivory-white
marble mausoleum on the south
bank of the Yamuna river in the
Indian city of Agra. It was
commissioned in 1632 by
the Mughal emperor, Shah
Jahan (reigned from 1628 to
1658), to house the tomb of his
favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It
also houses the tomb of Shah
Jahan, the builder. The tomb is
the centerpiece of a 17-hectare
(42-acre) complex, which includes
a mosque and a guest house, and
is set in formal gardens bounded
on three sides by
a crenellated wall.
Construction of the mausoleum
was essentially completed in 1643
but work continued on other
phases of the project for another
10 years.
The Historical Significance Of Taj Mahal Is UNESCO World
Heritage Site In 1983…..
The Taj Mahal attracts 7–8 million visitors a year and in 2007, it was
declared a winner of the New7Wonders of the World (2000–2007)
Geological heritage is an essential part of World heritage, as it represents the unique record
of the whole evolution of our planet. Earth's evolution is recorded in a huge number of
pieces. Like a puzzle, these pieces only form a coherent picture when viewed in
conjunction. Only a very limited number of pieces are accessible for human observation.
Human disturbance of the Earth's surface has lead to the accelerated destruction of many
key pieces of the geological record, like in many European countries.Geoconservation, that
is, conservation of the geological heritage concerns recognising, protecting and managing
sites and landscapes identified as important for their geological or geomorphological
interest. Preserving the rocks beneath our feet is necessary for earth science and for
education, it is a vital part of nature conservation. Although this may seem evident, little
attention has been paid to it yet, particularly compared to the strong concern for protecting
biodiversity and cultural heritage.Behind a few countries with a rather long history in Earth
heritage conservation (USA, UK, Australia) there are many others where geoconservation
ideas and policies still have to be developed and implemented.Although geological heritage
is commonly included in regulations referring to natural spaces, this is not always the most
adequate strategy. Because of its singular nature and the fact that it often embodies records
of the geological history, geological heritage has some similarities or may be strongly linked
with historical-cultural heritage. Geological heritage is often located at Man-made
landmarks or works (e.g. mines, quarries, road cuttings). A qualitative illustration using a
triangular plot reveals that geological heritage is not always associated with natural spaces
and wilderness, but that in many cases areas of geological interest can be closely related to
historical-cultural elements.