Even in prehistoric times, various tribes made fire, hunted, fished and farmed. Finds related to the life of our ancestors are one of the most interesting components of the modern archaeological process. However, a special role for historians is played by material evidence of culture: witnesses of dances and rituals, a way of life outside of working hours. Gradually, with the development of thinking, people learned to create truly amazing masterpieces. We are talking about such a creation as an architectural structure. Many of them left a memory of themselves only in chronicle sources. Some still delight tourists with their unusual views.
At the moment, mankind knows a huge number of amazing masterpieces in their execution. The first architectural structures, which were created long before the advent of Christianity, were mostly devoted to religious issues. Faith and love for the gods endowed these buildings with unprecedented power, which allowed them to pass through the ages andremain untouched by time. These are Buddhist temples in Le Ladakh, temples of the Kama Sutra in India, glorifying the art of eros, the city of the Incas in Peruvian Machu Picchu and many others.
It is worth noting that a huge number of cultural objects were dedicated to love. In monumental art, the existence of the magnificent Taj Mahal is proof of this. This huge architectural structure was erected in the 17th century AD in India, in the city of Agra. This masterpiece was built by order of a distant descendant of Tamerlane - Emperor Shah Jahan - in honor of the endless love for his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. His beautiful wife died during childbirth - their thirteenth child brought the death of the mother. After her death, Mumtaz Shah turned gray in a matter of days. In order for his love to always be with him, and in honor of the fact that he will never forget about his chosen one, the emperor built the palace.
Under the Taj Mahal are two tombs - the emperor and, respectively, his wife. The mausoleum, built of white marble, is located on the banks of the Yamuna River. The construction of this complex lasted more than 20 years. There is authentic information that Shah Jahan wanted to build a similar architectural structure on the opposite bank of the river, but from black marble. It was planned to connect the two complexes across the reservoir with a bridge. However, he failed to realize his desire: the emperor was overthrown from the throne by his son.
This mausoleum is considered the "Pearl of India". Every year it is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world.corners of the world. Currently, restoration work is underway on the territory of the palace, so some part of the complex is closed to the public. In the 20th century (or rather in 1983), this architectural structure was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, this mausoleum is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Currently, architects around the world strive to outdo each other by creating the most unusual and sometimes far from practical building. Everyone tries to stand out, without thinking about the life expectancy of their offspring. If modern buildings are full of curvature of lines, an excess of details, then ancient architectural structures speak of the greatness of nations, tell about religion and art, carry the banner of greatness and eternity. Ancient Roman aqueducts, Egyptian pyramids, cathedrals of Europe, temples of Asia - more than one generation will enjoy the beauty and power of the created masterpieces, with varying degrees of success trying to make something more beautiful.
