Where ‘Mausoleum’ Gets Its Meaning
There are many famous mausoleums:
The Taj Mahal, the tomb of the first emperor of Qin in China, and the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder and ruler of the 6th-century Persian Empire, are only a few.
The Taj Mahal
, an immense memorial carved out of marble between 1632 and 1653 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, ranks among the wonders of the world. So does the tomb of the first emperor of the Qin dynasty in China, which contains the 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses of his terra cotta army. The tomb of Cyrus the Great was a stopover for Alexander the Great during his conquest of Asia and remains a prominent monument in modern-day Iran.
Read More»How Long Does It Take to Build a Mausoleum From Start to Finish?
- At March 03, 2023
- By Lin McLeod
- In Mausoleum Construction
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It takes a minimum of a few months to build a mausoleum from start to finish. (Of course, we are talking about a private family mausoleum – not a community mausoleum). However, many factors determine the actual length of time.
Read More»6 FAQs About Private Mausoleums
- At April 14, 2021
- By Belinda McLeod
- In General Information
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We understand that before you commit to a private mausoleum as your eternal resting place, you may have questions about these structures. After all, building a private mausoleum or family mausoleum requires the expenditure of resources, so you want to make sure you are fully informed before you begin.
Here are some of the most popular questions our clients ask about private entombment options.
Read More»Tomb of Jahangir: History of the Mughal Emperor Mausoleum
While you certainly have heard of The Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna River in the Indian city of Agra, you may not have heard of The Tomb of Jahangir – and the nearby Tomb of Asif Khan, which are located on the banks of the Ravi River in Punjab, Pakistan. So let’s discuss this site nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Designation.
Read More»The Taj Mahal: A Tomb For Two For Love
- At August 12, 2013
- By mausoleum
- In Doug Keister's Blog
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We’ve all heard the line before: You’ve gotta go see a certain movie, a tourist site, a cathedral, a … well… insert whatever it may be. What often happens? You see/hear/experience whatever it may be, and you think, “Well that was nice, but it didn’t really knock my socks off.” I think I’d rather hear from someone, “Hey, why don’t you check out (insert item here), I think you might like it.” Then at least my expectations aren’t too high.
However, if you ever get a chance to see the Taj Mahal in person, go! It is truly SPECTACULAR. Not only is it one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, it is also a mausoleum. A tomb built for two.
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