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World: Taj Mahal to undergo restoration

The Taj Mahal in India will undergo major restoration with the replacement of the stones around the monument. One of the reasons is the huge volume of tourists that flock to the monument every year. Consequently, the floors and walls of the monument have started showing visible signs of damage. The Archaeological Survey of India has been taking steps to prevent further damage to the irreplaceable marble carvings and inlay on the monument walls by erecting barricades to prevent tourists from reaching out and touching the walls. However, the floors of the monument are not faring well. The ASI has taken out a tender for the replacing of 400 stones on the surface of the Chameli Farsh, the vast floor surrounding the main dome of the Taj Mahal. The restoration is expected to stretch through the tourist season.

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