The Taj Mahal, one of the seven world wonders, an UNESCO world heritage site attracts curious tourist like me to discover "what's it all about". Located in AGRA, India, It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife who died while giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1632 and was completed in approximately 1648 with the best skilled mason, sculptors and artists of all the Persian world. It reflects the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements of Persian, Turkish, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. The focus of the Taj Mahal is its white marble walls and tomb for his wife. Like most Mughal tombs, the basic elements are Persian in origin consisting of a symmetrical building with an iwan, an arch-shaped doorway, topped by a large dome. Each stone has artistic carvings in perfect geometric symmetry. It is a masterpiece of artistic craftsmanship, virtually without precedent or equal.