The tombs are the most mysterious in the world

Not only is the resting place of the great emperors in the world, the tombs below are also tourist destinations attractive by the strange architecture and their historical thickness.

Not only is the resting place of the great emperors in the world, the tombs below are also tourist destinations attractive by the strange architecture and their historical thickness.

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1. Taj Mahal in Agra, India: This is a great tomb paved with white marble, built between 1632-1653 at the order of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to commemorate his beloved wife. Dear. Taj Mahal is one of the best preserved temples and has the most beautiful architecture in the world, one of the masterpieces of Mughal architecture and is a wonderful wonder of India. In addition to the white marble tomb with beautiful dome, it is also famous for its many gardens, beautiful buildings with sparkling lake.

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2. Terracotta army: This is the tomb of Qin Shihuang, the first Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, who defeated all other countries and unified China. The emperor's tomb was unearthed but the terracotta army area buried nearby became the top destination in China. It is estimated that there are more than 8,000 soldiers in three holes, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 horse cavalry, most of which are still buried. Each warrior has a face and people speculate it is based on the faces of the living.

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3. Uzberkistan-Shah-i-Zinda : This is a complex architectural structure connected by domes. The construction was started in the 11th-12th century and was mostly completed in the 14-15th century. Shah-i-Zinda means 'living king' based on the legend of Kusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. According to legend, he was beheaded but stood up and headed down to the deep well (Garden of Paradise ), where people believed he was still alive so far.

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4. Tomb of Shirvanshahs: This tomb is part of the Shirvanshahs palace, the largest monument built in the Azerbaijan architecture, located in Baku city. Besides Shirvanshahs mausoleum, the palace also includes the main buildings, a small stone hall, burial cellar, mosque and a bathroom. The tomb is rectangular with a hexagonal dome above the ceiling, decorated externally with symmetrical stars. Sultan Khalilullah built this tomb as a burial place for his mother and son in the 15th century.

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5. Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq: This tomb is located above the grave of Husayn ibn 'Ali, Mahammad's second grandson, near the place where he died in the Karbala battle. This is one of the most sacred places of Shi'as and there are many pilgrims every year. The surrounding walls are made of wood and covered with a lot of glass. The temple yard is divided into 65 smaller rooms, which are also beautifully decorated both inside and out. Husayn's grave is housed in a golden domed structure.

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6. Jahangir's Tomb in Lahore, Pakistan: This is a tomb built by the son of Emperor Jahangir, who ruled the Mughal dynasty from 1605-1627 after Jahangir died. The tomb is located in a garden surrounded by high walls and has four 30m-high towers. Inside the mausoleum is a white marble coffin, surrounded by floral mosaics.

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7. Tomb of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy: Tomb of Hadrian, commonly known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building, originally built as a resting place of Roman emperor Hadrian and his family. A year after his death in 138, the ashes of Emperor Hadrian and Queen Sabina and her adopted son were placed there. Later, other great emperors were also buried in this tomb and the last emperor was Caracalla died in 217. After that, the tomb was used as a fortress and castle, it now floats. English is a museum open to visitors.

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8. Humayun Tomb in Delhi, India: The tomb of the Humayun Emperor of the Mughal dynasty was built by his wife in 1562 AD. This is the first tomb in India and a precursor to subsequent Mughal architecture. Located in Delhi, this 47m high building is inspired by Persian architecture. The outer dome is covered with white marble while the rest of the tomb is built of red sandstone. This mausoleum takes over 8 years to complete and it is surrounded by a 30-acre Persian-style garden.

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9. Tomb of Cyrus the Great in Iran: Cyrus the Great who founded and ruled the great Persian Empire in the 6th century BC. His tomb is the most important monument in Pasargadae, the ancient capital of Persia, now Iran. When Alexander plundered and devastated Persepolis, he went to Cyrus' tomb and went inside. Onong found a bed, a set of tables with water containers, a gold coffin along with a number of jeweled jewelry. On the tomb there was a note: 'Dear visitor, I am Cyrus, the ruler of the Persian Empire and King of Asia'. Unfortunately, there is no trace of this in the tomb at the moment.

Update 15 December 2018
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