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Building the Taj Mahal

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The Art of Pietra Dura

The wall is one of the best examples of an art form called pietra dura. A base stone is inlaid with stones of different colors to create a beautifully contrasting visial that resembles a painting from afar. The patterns intertwine in an elegant fashion, like a visual representation of lyrical arabic poetry. It's striking how these plants look like they were painted with a brush.

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