Architectural structure: a monumental embodiment of love, religion and eternity

Even in prehistoric times, various tribes produced fire, hunted, fished and engaged in farming. Finds related to the life of our ancestors are one of the most interesting components of the modern archaeological process. However, a special role for historians is played by material evidence of culture: witnesses of dances and rituals, a way of life outside working hours. Gradually, with the development of thinking people have learned to create truly stunning masterpieces. It is about such a creation as an architectural structure. Many of them left their memory only in chronicles. Some still delight tourists with their unusual views.

At the moment, mankind knows a lot of stunning masterpieces in its execution. The first architectural constructions, which were created long before the appearance of Christianity, were mostly devoted to religious issues. Faith and love of the gods gave these structures unprecedented power, which allowed them to go through the ages and remain intact. These are Buddhist temples in Le Ladakh, glorifying the art of eros temples of the Kama Sutra in India, the city of the Incas in Peru Machu Picchu and many others.

It is worth noting that a huge number of cultural items was devoted to love. In monumental art, this is confirmed by the existence of the delightful Taj Mahal. This huge architectural structure was erected in the 17th century AD on the territory of India, in the city of Agra. This masterpiece was built on the orders of the distant descendant of Tamerlane - Emperor Shah Jahan - in honor of the endless love for his third wife Mumtaz-Mahal. His beautiful wife died during childbirth - their thirteenth child brought the death of his mother. After her death, Mumtaz Shah turned gray in a matter of days. In order for his love to always be with him, and in honor of the fact that he will never forget about his chosen one, the emperor built a palace.

Under the Taj Mahal are two tombs - the emperor and, accordingly, his wife. The mausoleum, erected from white marble, is located on the banks of the Yamuna River. The construction of this complex lasted more than 20 years. There are genuine information that Shah Jahan wanted to build on the opposite bank of the river a similar architectural structure, but already of black marble. Through the pond, two complexes were planned to be connected by a bridge. However, he could not realize his wish: the emperor was deposed from the throne by his son.

This mausoleum is considered "the pearl of India". Every year it is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world. Restoration works are currently being carried out on the palace territory , therefore some part of the complex is closed for visiting. In the 20th century (or more precisely in 1983), this architectural structure was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition, this mausoleum is one of the seven wonders of the world.

At present, architects from all over the world are trying to outdo each other, creating the most unusual and at times far from practical building. Everyone tries to stand out without thinking about the life expectancy of his offspring. If modern buildings are full of curvature of lines, an abundance of details, then ancient architectural constructions speak about the greatness of nations, they tell about religion and art, bear the banner of greatness and eternity. Ancient Roman aqueducts, Egyptian pyramids, cathedrals of Europe, temples of Asia - more than one generation will enjoy the beauty and power of the created masterpieces, with varying success trying to translate into reality something more beautiful.