There is something mystical about transforming native stone into buildings. It almost seems like magic since such structures were fashioned by hand without power tools or modern materials. In my county, stone buildings were made from limestone or sandstone. These sedimentary rocks are a good choice for such construction because of their accessibility and layered quality. I …
On my tour, we went to a place called Sarnath. As usual, I had no idea what to expect. We went into the museum, and Rashid, our guide, explained that the statues of Buddha all had three interesting features. The Buddha's long ears signified the importance of being a good listener, and his ever-present smile …
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As part of my tour, I was taken to the Qutub Complex in Delhi which was built by Muslims in 1192 who conquered and then occupied Hindu Delhi. During this time they constructed a mosque and a tower, The Qutub Minar. Picture by zeenews.india.com The tower is 220 feet tall and made out of variegated …
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