Technical sheet
Typology
Architectural Heritage
Protection
UNESCO World Heritage (1983)
Period 17th century
Author(s)
Arch. Ustad-Ahmad Lahori
Date
2002
Service
Consultancy
Work
Pilot project for the identification of the documentation required for the development of a multipurpose GIS Data Management software that would be able to: prepare site management plans; document the building’s conservation condition and interventions; develop maintenance programs; and manage tourism-related issues.
Areas
Part of the East facade, and the equivalent area on the West façade, on the North side of the Main Gate; and two equivalent areas on the West side of the North façade of the Taj Mahal.
Materials
Stone (marble (Taj Mahal) and red sandstone (Main Gate))
Notes
Consultancy, in a mission of international experts gathered by the World Monuments Fund for the TMCC - Taj Mahal Conservation Collaborative, within the project “Conservation, restoration, upgradation and beautification of the Taj Mahal and the surrounding areas”.
